The Story Of The Confederate States' Ship Virginia, Once Merrimac: Her Victory Over The Monitor (1879)

The Story of the Confederate States' Ship Virginia, Once Merrimac: Her Victory over the Monitor is a historical account of the famous naval battle between the Confederate and Union forces during the American Civil War. The book, written by William Norris and published in 1879, tells the story of the Virginia, a Confederate ironclad warship that was originally named the Merrimac. The book describes the construction and design of the ship, as well as its transformation into an ironclad vessel.The main focus of the book is the battle between the Virginia and the Union's ironclad warship, the Monitor, which took place on March 9, 1862. The book provides a detailed account of the battle, including the strategies and tactics used by both sides. Norris also includes information about the commanders and crew members of both ships, as well as their backgrounds and experiences leading up to the battle.In addition to the battle itself, the book also covers the aftermath and impact of the Virginia's victory over the Monitor. Norris discusses the reactions of both the Confederate and Union forces, as well as the implications of the battle for the rest of the Civil War.Overall, The Story of the Confederate States' Ship Virginia, Once Merrimac: Her Victory over the Monitor is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most significant naval battles in American history. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of the technology, strategies, and individuals involved in this pivotal moment of the Civil War.Born March 7th, Died May 10th, 1862.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.