THE CIVIL WAR ON THE MISSISSIPPI: Union Sailors, Gunboat Captains, and the Campaign to Control the River

Drawing heavily on the diaries and letters of officers and sailors, Tomblin not only provides readers with a comprehensive and vivid account of the action on the western rivers, but also offers an incredible synthesis of first-person accounts from the front lines. Provides not only fresh insight into major battles, but also fascinating perspectives on lesser-known aspects of the conflict. Photos.