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The USS Cairo : history and artifacts of a Civil War gunboat Cover Image Book

The USS Cairo : history and artifacts of a Civil War gunboat / Elizabeth Hoxie Joyner ; foreword by Margie Riddle Bearss.

U.S.S. Cairo (other title)
Joyner, Elizabeth Hoxie, 1959- (Author).

Summary:

"This book is dedicated entirely to the Cairo artifact collection. It displays many of the warship's most interesting historical pieces, with descriptions, measurements and other pertinent information for each piece. Artifacts are organized according to use, with categories ranging from tobacco and smoking devices, personal effects and toiletries, and medical equipment to small arms and cannon"--Provided by publisher.

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  • ISBN: 0786422572
  • ISBN: 9780786422579
  • Physical Description: ix, 190 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2006]

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Includes index.

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Subject: Cairo (Gunboat)
Material culture > United States > History > 19th century.
Seafaring life > United States > History > 19th century.
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Antiquities.
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Naval operations.

Additional Physical Form Titles

USS Cairo.
USS Cairo.

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