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

Title
The USS Cairo : history and artifacts of a Civil War gunboat / Elizabeth Hoxie Joyner ; foreword by Margie Riddle Bearss.
Author
Joyner, Elizabeth Hoxie, 1959-
Publication
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2006.

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Description
ix, 190 p. : ill.; 23 cm.
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.
Alternative Title
U.S.S. Cairo
Subject
  • Cairo (Gunboat)
  • Material culture > United States > History > 19th century
  • Seafaring life > United States > History > 19th century
  • United States > History > Antiquities. > Civil War, 1861-1865
  • United States > History > Naval operations. > Civil War, 1861-1865
Note
  • Includes index.
Call Number
IKE 06-7080
ISBN
  • 0786422572 (softcover : alk. paper)
  • 9780786422579
LCCN
  • 2006010035
  • 9780786422579
OCLC
65425782
Author
Joyner, Elizabeth Hoxie, 1959-
Title
The USS Cairo : history and artifacts of a Civil War gunboat / Elizabeth Hoxie Joyner ; foreword by Margie Riddle Bearss.
Imprint
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2006.
Other Standard Identifier
9780786422579
Research Call Number
IKE 06-7080
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