Author: Shaw, David W.,
Title: Sea Wolf of the Confederacy: the daring Civil War raids of Naval Lt. Charles W. Read.
Description: Dobbs Ferry, NY, Sheridan House, (2004). 1st ptg. VG in VG DJ (2nd copy lg sz PB $10). Just before Gettysburg, a small party of the Confederate navy mounted a devastating series of raids on New England's coast. Burning or capturing more than 20 merchant vessels in less than 3 weeks, Read's rampage caused widespread panic in the Northern cities and nearly 40 Union ships were sent to hunt down the "rebel pirate" Read. Some edge wear to DJ edges, partially removed label on back of DJ.

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