The Timberclads in the Civil War

“thorough research...the first, and what is likely to be the definitive, study of the timberclads. Highly recommended.”—Choice; “provides a vast amount of detail...immensely valuable...impressive...highly recommend it”—North & South; “If it sailed on the brown water of America’s Western rives during the Civil War and flew the Stars and Stripes of the Union Navy, Myron Smith more than likely knows about it”—America’s Civil War; “a comprehensive, well-researched account...a must read”—Nautical Research Journal; “Smith seasons his treatment of operations and engagements by drawing upon first hand accounts, which can be griping, informative, amusing, or even all three, making the narrative much more vivid and helping to give us an excellent look at the river war”—Strategy Page; “fantastic”—The Lone Star; “this very thick and intensively researched book describes admirably the very important role played by those three ships. The author has performed a valuable service in so vibrantly bringing to life this very important factor in the Union Navy’s role in winning the Civil War”—Baird Maritime; “an excellent account of the Civil War on the Mississippi and the other great western rivers...gripping, informative, amusing...vivid”—The NYMAS Review.