Reviews
"As fate had it, Lamson found himself in some of the really exciting andimportant places of the war. The Lamson letters produce a flowing, memorablepicture of naval life, warfare, and even the homefront. The book also gives usthe portrait of a truly remarkable man."--Gabor Boritt, Director of the CivilWar Institute, Gettysburg College, "A rare correspondence from one who was part of the great blockade, and an absorbing contribution to Civil War literature."--Kirkus Reviews "An engrossing and remarkable collection about an overlooked but important aspect of the war."--Booklist "This intriguing collection of letters is for anyone interested in the role of the navy during the Civil War."--Library Journal "The McPhersons have put together a fascinating collection of wartime letters to and from Lamson, letters full of rich description, acute commentary, and human feeling."--North & South, "A rare correspondence from one who was part of the great blockade, and an absorbing contribution to Civil War literature."--Kirkus Reviews"An engrossing and remarkable collection about an overlooked but important aspect of the war."--Booklist"This intriguing collection of letters is for anyone interested in the role of the navy during the Civil War."--Library Journal"The McPhersons have put together a fascinating collection of wartime letters to and from Lamson, letters full of rich description, acute commentary, and human feeling."--North & South, "James and Patcicia McPherson have succeeded in their goal to return this equal of the better-known Lieutenant William B Cushing to his proper place among the pantheon of Civil War leaders."The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, "An engrossing and remarkable collection about an overlooked but important aspect of the war."--Booklist, "This intriguing collection of letters is for anyone interested in the role of the navy during the Civil War."--Library Journal, "As fate had it, Lamson found himself in some of the really exciting and important places of the war. The Lamson letters produce a flowing, memorable picture of naval life, warfare, and even the homefront. The book also gives us the portrait of a truly remarkable man."--Gabor Boritt, Directorof the Civil War Institute, Gettysburg College, "This intriguing collection of letters is for anyone interested in therole of the navy during the Civil War."--Library Journal, "This compilation, superbly edited and annotated by James M. McPherson andPatricia R. McPherson, offers a rare glimpse into the naval war through theexperiences of an officer whose career was anything but ordinary....Lamson'sletters and the McPherson's editing tell a great story, one certain to hold areader's interest."--Kurt Hackemer, Civil War History, "A rare correspondence from one who was part of the great blockade, and an absorbing contribution to Civil War literature."-- Kirkus Reviews "An engrossing and remarkable collection about an overlooked but important aspect of the war."-- Booklist "Lamson's letters and the McPherson's editing tell a great story, one certain to hold a reader's interest."-- Civil War History, "A rare correspondence from one who was part of the great blockade, and an absorbing contribution to Civil War literature."--Kirkus Reviews, "A rare correspondence from one who was part of the great blockade, and an absorbing contribution to Civil War literature."--Kirkus Reviews "An engrossing and remarkable collection about an overlooked but important aspect of the war."--Booklist "Lamson's letters and the McPherson's editing tell a great story, one certain to hold a reader's interest."--Civil War History, "An engrossing and remarkable collection about an overlooked but importantaspect of the war."--Booklist, "This compilation, superbly edited and annotated by James M. McPherson and Patricia R. McPherson, offers a rare glimpse into the naval war through the experiences of an officer whose career was anything but ordinary....Lamson's letters and the McPherson's editing tell a great story, onecertain to hold a reader's interest."--Kurt Hackemer, Civil War History, "A rare correspondence from one who was part of the great blockade, and an absorbing contribution to Civil War literature."-- Kirkus Reviews"An engrossing and remarkable collection about an overlooked but important aspect of the war."-- Booklist"This intriguing collection of letters is for anyone interested in the role of the navy during the Civil War."-- Library Journal"The McPhersons have put together a fascinating collection of wartime letters to and from Lamson, letters full of rich description, acute commentary, and human feeling."-- North & South, "A rare correspondence from one who was part of the great blockade, and anabsorbing contribution to Civil War literature."--Kirkus Reviews, "James and Patcicia McPherson have succeeded in their goal to return thisequal of the better-known Lieutenant William B Cushing to his proper place amongthe pantheon of Civil War leaders."The Virginia Magazine of History andBiography, "The McPhersons have put together a fascinating collection of wartimeletters to and from Lamson, letters full of rich description, acute commentary,and human feeling."--North and South, "The McPhersons have put together a fascinating collection of wartime letters to and from Lamson, letters full of rich description, acute commentary, and human feeling."--North and South
