Description: THE CAPTURE OF NEW ORLEANS 1862 BY CHESTER G. HEARN FIRST EDITION MINT CONDITION BOOK This is a brand new, pristine condition, unread book. Original, Sharp, Bright, Clean, Solidly Bound, New Book Richly with Illustrations, Photos, and Maps Fully Referenced and Indexed; Contains a Bibliography PUBLISHED BY LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY PRESS, BATON ROUGE, IN 1995 On April 24, 1862, Federal gunboats made their way past two Confederate forts to ascend the Mississippi River, and the Union navy captured New Orleans. News of the loss of the Crescent City came to Jefferson Davis as an absolute shock. In this exhaustive study, Chester G. Hearn examines the decisions, actions, individuals, and events to explain why. He directs his inquiry to the heart of government, both Union and Confederate, and takes a hard look at the selection of military and naval leaders, the use of natural and financial resources, and the performances of all personnel involved. His vivid, fast-paced narrative provides fascinating reading, as well as penetrating insight into this crucial campaign. THIS BOOK IS IN MINT CONDITION This first edition book is brand new, unread, and in pristine condition. The dust jacket is in pristine condition as well. The book is clean, sharp, bright and solidly bound. There isn’t a mark on or in the book. The binding is fine throughout the book. The book is loaded with wonderful illustrations and photos. 292 pages. The book measures 9 ¼ inches by 6 ½ inches by 1 ¼ inches. A brand new, first edition history of the capture of New Orleans. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
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Author: Chester G. Hearn
Book Title: The Capture of New Orleans 1862
Language: English
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Format: Hardcover
Genre: Military
Publication Year: 1995
Publisher: LSU
Topic: Civil War
