Narrative blockade runner (187 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Etat : acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

Hardcover. Etat : Good.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Etat : acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media.

Etat : Good. Reprint. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Etat : Good. Reprint. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good - Cash. No Jacket. Minor rubbing and edge wear to cover, with light reader wear to pages. Still great condition. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.

Etat : As New. Like New condition. (US history, civil war, press books).

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Etat : New.

Hardcover. Etat : Good.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good - Cash. Very little wear to book. Text is clean, binding is tight. Excellent copy! Ex Libris Collector's Library of the civil war book plate Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.

Etat : New.

Full Bonded Leather. Etat : Near Fine. Facsimile Reprint. This is the 1984 facsimile reprint of the 1877 Sheldon & Company edition; Immaculate and tight, gift quality copy; red silk ribbon marker sewn into the headband; all edges gilt; embossed bonded leather binding; 252p. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. …

Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : New.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine.

Leather,aeg,raised Bands, Etc. Etat : Fine/bump to Lower Edge. reprinted from the 1877 Edition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket as Issued. Volume of the Collector's Library of the Civil War. 252pp. Facsimile reprint of the 1877 Sheldon & Co. edition. Gilt titles on deep blue embossed leather. Pages gilt-edged. Bound-in ribbon bookmark. Series flier for this title and unmarked series bookplate laid in.…

Etat : New.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. 254 pp. Original black leather covers w/ title in gilt. All edges gilt w/ red bookmark. Binding very bright and clean. Contents very nice.

Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The narrative of a blockade-runner focuses on the internal upheaval triggered by shifting loyalties during conflict, revealing how allegiance to state overrides national identity. The account explores the transformation of military professionals as they adapt to rapid political change, exchanging institutional discipline for regional loyalty. Early recollections of fort life highlight the confusion and urgency that follow a state's decision to secede, drawing attention to how individuals navigate redefined duties in a collapsing union. Naval engagement is less about external battle and more about internal recalibration, where preparation becomes symbolic of uncertain futures. Emphasis on naval mobilization captures a unique view of war's machinery not as heroic but as fragmented by ideological realignment. The account underscores the unease of defending geography rather than principle, with soldiers thrust into roles that blur duty and belief. Strategic positioning on rivers and forts speaks to more than military advantage; it reflects psychological adjustment to unfamiliar commands. As scenes unfold near critical ports, anticipation replaces action, and the encroaching Union presence is felt more through tension than combat. The focus remains fixed on the emotional texture of war's beginning rather than its outcome, emphasizing disruption, adaptation, and identity. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Issued Without Dust Jacket. clean, unmarked copy. leather binding.

Leather. Etat : Collectible - Fine. Octavo, hardcover, fine in embossed black leather boards, black leather spine with gilt lettering. Publisher's leaflet laid in. Volume of the Collector's Library of the Civil War. Pages gilt-edged. Raised spine bands, Bound-in red satin ribbon bookmark. Very impressive looking collectible book.252 pp. Facsimile reprint edition of the original 1877 First Edition. One of the riskiest, most exciting operations of the Civil War â and certainly the most profitable â was blockade-running. More than 8,000 steamers, especially designed for speed, engaged in running the Federal gauntlet. Long, low and loaded to the gunwales with contraband cotton, they cleared Southern ports and, if all went well, returned with precious war supplies. Book.…

Etat : Very Good. Very Good condition. (US history, civil war, biography) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.