This headline is the gist of a generous review of Faces of the Civil War Navies that appeared in the Spring 2017 newsletter of the Maritime Archaeological and Historical Society. The reviewer, Dennis Knepper, a member of the group’s Board of Directors. An excerpt:
The book is a fine addition to Coddington’s Faces series, bringing a human sensibility to what history has recorded as a fierce and brutal conflict. The edition is produced to JHU’s usual high standards, printed on heavy bond paper with good quality graphic reproductions. The 77 profiles account for 328 pages and are followed by 51 pages of endnotes that often add additional detailed information about the individuals or the actions in which they participated. A thorough bibliography and a serviceable index round out the volume.
Thank you for the kind words, Mr. Knepper. Though the newsletter is not yet available online, it will presumably be here.
