Running The Blockade

Running the Blockade

by Thomas E. Taylor

Running the Blockade offers a firsthand account of the daring exploits of blockade runners during the American Civil War. Through the eyes of Thomas E. Taylor, readers are transported to the high seas, where swift ships dodged Union warships and treacherous storms to deliver critical supplies to the Confederacy. Taylor's vivid descriptions and gripping tales of survival make this book an exciting and informative read for anyone interested in maritime history, the Civil War, or adventure on the open sea.

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