Fire on the Waters : A Novel of the Civil War at Sea by David Poyer (2001,...

Description: Fire on the Waters: A Novel of the Civil War at Sea by David Poyer (2001) Editorial Review Book Description The year is 1861, and America shudders on the brink of disunion. Elisha Eaker, scion of a wealthy Manhattan banking family, joins the Navy against his father's wishes. He does it as much to avoid an arranged marriage to his cousin, Araminta Van Velsor, as to defend the flag. Eli meets Lieutenant Ker Claiborne aboard the sloop of war U.S.S. Owanee. An Annapolis graduate who's seen action in the West Indies and the Africa Station, Claiborne is cool and competent in storm and battle, but he now faces an agonizing choice between the Navy he loves and his native Virginia. Whichever road he takes, he'll be called a traitor. With authentic nautical and historical detail, master sea-yarner David Poyer follows Eli, Araminta, Ker, and their loved ones and shipmates into a maelstrom of divided loyalties, bitter partings, stormy seas, governmental panic, political blundering, and, finally, the test of battle as the bloodiest and most divisive war in American history begins. Review A very enjoyable read!!! David Poyer is the most knowledgeable writer of naval life during the American Civil War I have read. His vocabulary of the time is extraordinary, as is his grasp of the technical details of operating a 19th century steam/sail vessel and of employing cannon of the time. His fiction is totally believable and is consistent with history. It is the second of a great trilogy with 'A country of our own' and 'The anvil of our souls.' David Poyer is a gifted storyteller and should be read by all lovers of naval literature. The book is in a very good used condition. · Please be serious about your bids. Checkout must be completed within 7 days of the close of auction. If payment is not received within this time period and you do not contact me to explain the reason, a dispute will be opened with eBay. If the dispute is not resolved within 5 business days, the order will be revoked and you may receive a strike from eBay. · Returns are only accepted IF: the description was inaccurate and you contact me within 3 days of receiving the item. Item must be returned in the condition at the time of shipping. Only the Bid amount will be refunded, as ALL shipping fees will be paid by the buyer. Check out my other items! N8 16/10/23 Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

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