Republican Blues
2nd Lieutenant
- Joined
- Oct 13, 2010
- Location
- on the Savannah Station..
Thought I would toss this in the Naval Forum as it has to do with the ship itself.
About halfway through the book, and it's an phenomenal read! I would really recommend it to anyone with an interest in ships of the era. The story of the conspiracy to reopen the African Slave Trade prior to the war is amazing, and the writing is very face paced, with alot of very good information. The brashness of Charles Lamar in daring then SecTreas Howell Cobb to catch him and stop them, as well as the attempts by the Federal authorities to act on suspicion that she was on a slaving voyage, as well as the actions once she had completed her voyage is nothing short of amazing, as well as the subterfuge of her Southern and Northern backers, suppliers and crew. I really do recommend this one. Its is Amazing!
About halfway through the book, and it's an phenomenal read! I would really recommend it to anyone with an interest in ships of the era. The story of the conspiracy to reopen the African Slave Trade prior to the war is amazing, and the writing is very face paced, with alot of very good information. The brashness of Charles Lamar in daring then SecTreas Howell Cobb to catch him and stop them, as well as the attempts by the Federal authorities to act on suspicion that she was on a slaving voyage, as well as the actions once she had completed her voyage is nothing short of amazing, as well as the subterfuge of her Southern and Northern backers, suppliers and crew. I really do recommend this one. Its is Amazing!