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Civil War biographies from the western waters : 956 Confederate and Union naval and military personnel, contractors, politicians, officials, steamboat pilots and others / Myron J. Smith, Jr.
"Included in this biographical encyclopedia are Union and Confederate naval officers down to the rank of mate; enlisted sailors who won the Medal of Honor, or otherwise distinguished themselves or who wrote accounts of life on the gunboats; army officers and leaders who played a direct role in combat along Western waters. Each of the biographies includes (where known) birth, death and residence data; unit organization or ship; involvement in the river war; pre- and post-war careers; and source documentation"-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9780786469673
- ISBN: 0786469676
- Physical Description: vii, 329 pages : illustrations, map ; 28 cm
- Publisher: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2015]
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-318) and index. |
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| Subject: | United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Naval operations > Encyclopedias. United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Biography > Encyclopedias. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | E 591 .S65 2015 | 30775305510415 | General Collection | Available | - |
Summary:
"Included in this biographical encyclopedia are Union and Confederate naval officers down to the rank of mate; enlisted sailors who won the Medal of Honor, or otherwise distinguished themselves or who wrote accounts of life on the gunboats; army officers and leaders who played a direct role in combat along Western waters. Each of the biographies includes (where known) birth, death and residence data; unit organization or ship; involvement in the river war; pre- and post-war careers; and source documentation"--