The Navy Of The United States: An Exposure Of Its Condition, And The Causes Of Its Failure (1864)

The Navy of the United States: An Exposure of its Condition, and the Causes of its Failure is a book written by Edward Nicoll Dickerson in 1864. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the state of the United States Navy during the Civil War. Dickerson highlights the deficiencies in the Navy's equipment, personnel, and leadership that led to its failures in combat. He also delves into the political and bureaucratic issues that hindered the Navy's ability to effectively carry out its duties. The author's firsthand experience as a naval officer during the war adds credibility to his arguments. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on a critical period in American history and the challenges faced by the Navy during the Civil War.Contained In A Speech Delivered To A Jury In The Supreme Court Of The District Of Columbia, Before Chief Justice Carter By Edward N. Dickerson, In The Case Of Mattingly Vs. The Washington And Alexandria Steamboat Company.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.