Captain James Carlin - Anglo-american Blockade Runner

Presents a biography of a shadowy nineteenth-century British Confederate, James Carlin (1833-1921), who was among the most successful captains running the US Navy's blockade of Southern ports during the Civil War. Written by his descendent Colin Carlin, Captain James Carlin ventures behind the scenes of this perilous trade that transported vital supplies to the Confederate forces.

About the author

Colin Carlin, a retired business executive with a strong connection to Africa and latterly an art dealer, is author of William Kirkpatrick of Malaga, Consul, Négociant and Grandfather of the Empress Eugénie. He lives in Bath, England.

Summary

Presents a biography of a shadowy nineteenth-century British Confederate, James Carlin (1833-1921), who was among the most successful captains running the US Navy’s blockade of Southern ports during the Civil War. Written by his descendent Colin Carlin, Captain James Carlin ventures behind the scenes of this perilous trade that transported vital supplies to the Confederate forces.

Product details

• Authors: Colin Carlin, Colin Carlin
• Publisher: Univ of south carolina press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2016
• EAN: 9781611177138
• ISBN: 978-1-61117-713-8
• No. of pages: 296
• Series: Studies in Maritime History; Studies in Maritime History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration