The Original United States Warship Monitor: Copies Of Correspondence Between Cornelius S. Bushnell, Captain John Ericsson And Gideon Welles (1899) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165582617)

The book titled ""The Original United States Warship Monitor: Copies Of Correspondence Between Cornelius S. Bushnell, Captain John Ericsson And Gideon Welles (1899)"" is a historical document that contains a collection of letters exchanged between three prominent figures involved in the creation of the United States Warship Monitor. The correspondences were compiled and edited by William S. Wells and published in 1899.The book provides readers with a detailed insight into the development and construction of the first ironclad warship, the USS Monitor, during the American Civil War. The letters exchanged between Cornelius S. Bushnell, a businessman who funded the project, Captain John Ericsson, the inventor who designed the ship, and Gideon Welles, the Secretary of the Navy who oversaw the project, offer a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of building a revolutionary warship.The book is a valuable resource for historians, naval enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of American engineering and innovation. It offers a glimpse into the minds of the men who helped shape the course of naval history and provides a fascinating account of the development of one of the most significant warships in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William S. Wells
ISBN-10: 1165582619
ISBN-13: 9781165582617
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 58
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.12d