The Old War Horse: The USS Benton on Western Waters, 1853-1865
Author:   Myron J. Smith, Jr.
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:  

9781476686899


Pages:   264
Publication Date:   26 February 2024
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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The Old War Horse: The USS Benton on Western Waters, 1853-1865


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With a unique prewar history as a snagboat and James B. Eads' noted catamaran salvage vessel, the Benton survived a tumultuous government acquisition process and conversion to become flagship of the Union's Civil War Western river navy. From Island No. 10 through the Vicksburg and Red River campaigns, the revolutionary ironclad participated in both combat and administrative activities, earning a prominent place in nautical legend and literature. This first book-length profile of the warship reveals little known details of both her prewar and wartime career and reviews her final disposal.

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Author:   Myron J. Smith, Jr.
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.472kg
ISBN:  

9781476686899


ISBN 10:   1476686890
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   26 February 2024
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Abbreviations viii Introduction Chapter One. From Snagboat to War Boat Chapter Two. Selling a Submarine (1) Chapter Three. Selling a Submarine (2) Chapter Four. Building an Ironclad Chapter Five. Island No. 10 Chapter Six. Fort Pillow and Memphis Chapter Seven. The Arkansas Chapter Eight. Back to Vicksburg Chapter Nine. Vicksburg, April–July 1863 Chapter Ten. Red River and Beyond Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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""Smith's fine study of the much-neglected Benton reveals an incredible array of primary and secondary sources and illustrations, telling an interesting story. ...recommended""-Choice


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Prolific author Myron J. Smith, Jr., is emeritus library director and professor at Tusculum University, Greeneville, Tennessee.

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