The Sinking of the Merrimac a Personal Narrative - Paperback

The Sinking of the Merrimac: A Personal Narrative is a book written by Richmond Pearson Hobson. It is a first-hand account of the sinking of the USS Merrimac during the Spanish-American War in 1898. Hobson was a naval officer who was tasked with sinking the Merrimac in order to block the entrance to the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. The mission was a failure, and Hobson and his crew were captured by the Spanish. The book details Hobson's experiences during the mission and his time as a prisoner of war. It also includes his thoughts on the politics and strategy of the war, as well as his reflections on the bravery and sacrifice of his fellow sailors. The Sinking of the Merrimac: A Personal Narrative is a gripping and insightful account of one of the most dramatic events of the Spanish-American War.1899. An interesting firsthand narrative by Richmond Pearson Hobson who was one of the great heroes of the Spanish-American War, following only Theodore Roosevelt and George Dewey. Hobson's fame and popularity was the result of leading an unsuccessful attempt to block the harbor of Santiago de Cuba by sinking the collier Merrimac in the entrance. Despite the fact that the effort was a failure, and Hobson and his crew were captured by the Spanish, he became a hero anyway. As a result of his status as a war hero, he was later elected to Congress, and became a prominent crusader for alcohol prohibition. He introduced the first national alcohol prohibition bill in 1911.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.