9781330826942 - In Hampton Roads: A Dramatic Romance (Classic Reprint) de Banks, Charles Eugene (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book sheds light on a pivotal moment in the American Civil War when the Confederate ironclad Merrimac threatened to overturn the Union's naval supremacy. The author weaves together accounts from soldiers, civilians, and prominent figures to capture the tension, fear, and hope that gripped Hampton Roads, Virginia, in March 1862. The narrative explores the complex motivations and divided loyalties of individuals caught in the conict, including Lieutenant Earl Hamilton, a Southerner serving in the Union navy, and Virginia Eggleston, a plantation owner torn between her patriotic duty and her love for Hamilton. Through their stories, the book delves into themes of identity, conict, and the fragility of love amidst war, offering a poignant and insightful examination of a transformative moment in American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.