JOHN TAYLOR WOOD - SEA GHOST OF THE CONFEDERACY - MINT CONDITION

Description: JOHN TAYLOR WOOD SEA GHOST OF THE CONFEDERACY BY ROYCE GORDON SHINGLETON MINT CONDITION MINT CONDITION DUST JACKET PROTECTED IN A CLEAR, BRODART COVER Clean, Sharp, Bright, Solidly-Bound Book Loaded with Illustrations and Photos Fully Referenced and Indexed PUBLISHED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA PRESS, ATHENS, IN 1979 “If any human agency can insure success [of the mission] I think it will be accomplished by Colonel Wood.” - Robert E. Lee The scion of America’s military and political leadership, John Taylor Wood was the grandson of Zachary Taylor and the nephew of Jefferson Davis. While his father and mother remained loyal to the Union, Wood himself resigned his commission at the U.S. Naval Academy and received a lieutenant’s commission in the Confederate navy. He was best known for his raids against enemy ships. In one three-week period, he captured over thirty Union merchant vessels off the north Atlantic coast. Between raids he served on President Davis’s staff, and was captured with Davis in May 1865. He escaped, made his way to Cuba, and eventually settled in Nova Scotia. Following service with shore batteries on the Potomac, he became an officer in the newly-converted ironclad Virginia, participating in her actions with Union forces in the Hampton Roads area. In May 1862, after Virginia was destroyed, he assisted with the defense of Drewry’s Bluff on the James River. During the next two years, Wood led several successful raids against Federal ships and also served as naval aide to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Promoted to Commander in May 1863, he simultaneously held the rank of Colonel in the cavalry. These dual ranks, with his reputation for extraordinary daring and his family connections to Confederate leaders, allowed him to play an important liaison role between the South's army, navy and civil government. In August 1864, Wood commanded CSS Tallahassee during her very fruitful cruise against U.S. shipping off the Atlantic coast. He received the rank of Captain in February 1865. A few months later, as the Confederacy was disintegrating, he took part in President Davis' attempts to evade capture. Though briefly taken prisoner, Wood was able to make his way to Cuba. “Often as exciting as a romantic sea novel” – Raleigh News and Observer “An adventure to the very end” – Civil War Times Illustrated “Excellently illustrated with Wood’s drawings, contemporary press illustrations and very useful maps” - Macon Telegraph and News THIS BOOK IS IN MINT CONDITION This wonderful book is new, unread and in pristine condition. Bound in gray-colored covers with bright, maroon-colored lettering on the spine, the book has no shortcomings. It comes in a mint condition, new dust jacket that is protected in a clear, Brodart cover (not shown). It is clean, bright, sharp and solid throughout. There isn’t a mark in it and the pages are bright white. The book has no wear. It contains numerous maps, photos and illustrations. The book is fully referenced and indexed. 242 pages. This is a wonderful copy of this extraordinary Civil War biography. JOHN TAYLOR WOOD SEA GHOST OF THE CONFEDERACY BY ROYCE GORDON SHINGLETON MINT CONDITION MINT CONDITION DUST JACKET PROTECTED IN A CLEAR, BRODART COVER Clean, Sharp, Bright, Solidly-Bound Book Loaded with Illustrations and Photos Fully Referenced and Indexed PUBLISHED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA PRESS, ATHENS, IN 1979 “If any human agency can insure success [of the mission] I think it will be accomplished by Colonel Wood.” - Robert E. Lee The scion of America’s military and political leadership, John Taylor Wood was the grandson of Zachary Taylor and the nephew of Jefferson Davis. While his father and mother remained loyal to the Union, Wood himself resigned his commission at the U.S. Naval Academy and received a lieutenant’s commission in the Confederate navy. He was best known for his raids against enemy ships. In one three-week period, he captured over thirty Union merchant vessels off the north Atlantic coast. Between raids he served on President Davis’s staff, and was captured with Davis in May 1865. He escaped, made his way to Cuba, and eventually settled in Nova Scotia. Following service with shore batteries on the Potomac, he became an officer in the newly-converted ironclad Virginia, participating in her actions with Union forces in the Hampton Roads area. In May 1862, after Virginia was destroyed, he assisted with the defense of Drewry’s Bluff on the James River. During the next two years, Wood led several successful raids against Federal ships and also served as naval aide to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Promoted to Commander in May 1863, he simultaneously held the rank of Colonel in the cavalry. These dual ranks, with his reputation for extraordinary daring and his family connections to Confederate leaders, allowed him to play an important liaison role between the South's army, navy and civil government. In August 1864, Wood commanded CSS Tallahassee during her very fruitful cruise against U.S. shipping off the Atlantic coast. He received the rank of Captain in February 1865. A few months later, as the Confederacy was disintegrating, he took part in President Davis' attempts to evade capture. Though briefly taken prisoner, Wood was able to make his way to Cuba. “Often as exciting as a romantic sea novel” – Raleigh News and Observer “An adventure to the very end” – Civil War Times Illustrated “Excellently illustrated with Wood’s drawings, contemporary press illustrations and very useful maps” - Macon Telegraph and News THIS BOOK IS IN MINT CONDITION This wonderful book is new, unread and in pristine condition. Bound in gray-colored covers with bright, maroon-colored lettering on the spine, the book has no shortcomings. It comes in a mint condition, new dust jacket that is protected in a clear, Brodart cover (not shown). It is clean, bright, sharp and solid throughout. There isn’t a mark in it and the pages are bright white. The book has no wear. It contains numerous maps, photos and illustrations. The book is fully referenced and indexed. 242 pages. This is a wonderful copy of this extraordinary Civil War biography. Check out my other items! 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