Ironclad of the Roanoke: Gilbert Elliott's Albemarle [Hardcover]

Robert G. Elliott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1994

This is both the human and the technical story of the construction, combat, and later destruction of the Albemarle.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...an excellent account and highly recommended..." -- Confederate Veteran Magazine

"A book of such high quality research and presentation that it became a standard reference." -- Choice Magazine

"a fascinating tale of military intrigue as well as political bickering...entertaining reading" -- Southern Heritage Magazine

"a valuable book that should be of interest to students of both Confederate naval history and Civil War history" -- Civil War Magazine --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

Updated edition contains a new introduction and photos of artifacts discovered since the first publication in 1994! --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 388 pages
• Publisher: White Mane Publishing Company; First edition (July 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 094259763X
• ISBN-13: 978-0942597639
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,790,779 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Story, November 8, 2001

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Chris Todd Davidson "Pastor Chris Davidson; U... (Meridian, MS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ironclad of the Roanoke: Gilbert Elliott's Albemarle (Paperback)

It is an interseting story of a plucky Confederate Ironcald that was a powerful force until sunk by a Union Torpedo Boat after its brief stormy life. Ironic in the fact it was built in a Cornfield. Confederate Ingenunity at it finest! A very good book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Civil War History at Its Best!, April 25, 2009

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Moriarty "Civil War Aficianado" (Riverview, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ironclad of the Roanoke: Gilbert Elliott's Albemarle (Hardcover)

For fans of the Civil War(American) this book is great. I knew little about the Confederate ironclads until I read Elliott's wonderful book. It describes the history behind the building of this powerful ironclad, about the sailors who made her a great fightin' machine and about her unusual and amazing battles. Also sadly her demise.
What happened to one of the few Confederate ironclads not destroyed by her builders? You'll find out in this great book.

As to those wondering about the author. He is the third cousin of the brilliant designer of the Albemarle. A truly amazing story.