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Book Synopsis Abandoned Coastal Defenses of Alabama by : Thomas Kenning
Download or read book Abandoned Coastal Defenses of Alabama written by Thomas Kenning and published by America Through Time. This book was released on 2021-01-25 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abandoned Coastal Defenses of Alabama is a down-and-dirty guided tour through Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines, the retired guardians of Alabama's Gulf Coast. For nearly 200 years, these hauntingly beautiful Third System forts have stood stubbornly between the Yellowhammer State and a sometimes hostile world beyond. Pairing stunning original photography and vibrant prose, urban explorer Thomas Kenning recounts a blow-by-blow history of Forts Morgan and Gaines. His sensitive camera work documents the grandeur and decline wrought by the passage of time, as well as the lasting damage sustained during the pitched Battle of Mobile Bay--one of the most iconic battles in U.S. naval history. Threatened by a rising sea, disintegrating under the weight of centuries, Forts Morgan and Gaines have been named "one of the nation's ten most endangered battle sites" by the American Battlefield Trust. Abandoned Coastal Defenses of Alabama offers an arresting snapshot of this waning moment in American history--documentary evidence of a rich past slipping inexorably into ruin.
Book Synopsis Two Years on the Alabama by : Arthur Sinclair
Download or read book Two Years on the Alabama written by Arthur Sinclair and published by London : Gay & Bird. This book was released on 1895 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Confederate proclamation of nationhood was backed by an energetic and reasonably well equipped land defense. Not so for its coastal and sea defenses; much of its hope of tipping the balance in its contention with the Union rested on international support, trade, and naval defense. In search of a naval arm to counter Northern superiority on the seas, the South turned to foreign sources for a seaborne arm. Confederate agents in England cagily used scarce gold, promises of cotton, and British sympathy to obtain the devastating naval weapons of speedy and deadly raiders. Foremost among these was the Alabama, a screw steamer with full sail power, launched in May 1862. In only twenty-two months of action, this ship engaged nearly 300 vessels and destroyed 55 Northern merchant ships worth millions of dollars."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Abandoned Alabama written by Leland Kent and published by America Through Time. This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abandoned photography captures the beauty in urban ruins left behind, giving the viewer an exhilarating look at our past. With over 200 years of history, there is no shortage of fascinating abandoned places across Alabama. In Abandoned Alabama: Exploring the Heart of Dixie, photographer and historian Leland Kent showcases eleven of his favorite abandoned locations from across the state. Among the locations are several forgotten historic homes, plus a one-of-a-kind mid-century masterpiece built by a famous architect. Discover the incredible history behind one of Alabama's oldest and most historic abandoned sites, Searcy Hospital, which has been closed since 2012. Each chapter gives a detailed narrative about these breathtaking places accompanied by stunning imagery. You can find more of Leland's work at www.abandonedsoutheast.com.
Download or read book Fort Morgan written by Jack Friend and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the War of 1812, the United States embarked upon a major building program to improve the nation's seacoast defenses. A project was begun on Mobile Bay that would take almost twelve years to complete, plagued by harsh conditions, a lack of resources, and financial burdens. The end result, completed and opened in March of 1834, was Fort Morgan. Fort Morgan has played many key roles in the nation's military. During the Civil War, Fort Morgan provided covering fire for blockade runners entering and leaving Mobile Bay. The fort fell into disrepair after the Civil War as military planners thought it had outlived its usefulness. Between 1895 and 1904, five modern reinforced concrete batteries rose from the sands. At the peak of operations between 1910 and 1918, more than one hundred structures dotted the Mobile Bay landscape. This unique pictorial retrospective explores the growth and change at Fort Morgan, allowing the reader a chance to step back in time to the days when our nation's military fortifications provided a sense of security and protection to every citizen. Included are images culled from the Fort Morgan Museum, the National Archives and Records, and private collections. These vintage photographs depict every aspect of the fort's history, from the damage caused by the Union siege guns to the days following World War II when the fort was temporarily turned into a resort, and from the Confederates who worked to strengthen Mobile's lower defense line to the devastation of the hurricanes in 1906 and 1916.
Book Synopsis The Defenses of the Lower Mobile Bay by : Dale Manuel
Download or read book The Defenses of the Lower Mobile Bay written by Dale Manuel and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Abandoned Alabama: Descent of Days Gone by by : April Wood Holdridge
Download or read book Abandoned Alabama: Descent of Days Gone by written by April Wood Holdridge and published by America Through Time. This book was released on 2021-05-24 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leftover bones are everywhere. They are throughout our surrounding communities, towns, and cities. They are residual pieces of history and decay, of the days gone by. They can be found driving down backroads, walking down spooky alleyways, and investigating abandoned homes and businesses. We are usually too busy with the hustle and bustle of everyday life to notice. Some, if not all, of these leftover bones will be treated as an eyesore or a nuisance and will eventually be destroyed without ever being documented by pen, paper, or photography. Documenting these remaining formations through her own eyes and a photo lens, the author and photographer of this book, April Wood Holdridge, invites you to join her as she tries to slow time enough for you to appreciate the magnificence of the descent of the days gone by.
Author :Virginia Van der Veer Hamilton Publisher :University of Alabama Press ISBN 13 :0817307907 Total Pages :281 pages Book Rating :4.8/5 (173 download)
Book Synopsis Seeing Historic Alabama by : Virginia Van der Veer Hamilton
Download or read book Seeing Historic Alabama written by Virginia Van der Veer Hamilton and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 1996-06-30 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists and describes battlefields, forts, historic mansions, pioneer settlements, civil rights monuments, and other historic sites
Book Synopsis Report of the Alabama Council of Defense by : Alabama. State Council of Defense
Download or read book Report of the Alabama Council of Defense written by Alabama. State Council of Defense and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Report of the Alabama State Defense Council, May 1, 1944 by : Alabama. State Defense Council
Download or read book Report of the Alabama State Defense Council, May 1, 1944 written by Alabama. State Defense Council and published by . This book was released on 1944 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Abandoned Alabama written by Jay Farrell and published by America Through Time. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abandoned structures are places that open the imagination and invite interpretation. Distressed wood and weathered remnants of human life are crossed by time and animal tracks, inviting one to picture what once was. Abandoned homes and buildings offer a unique, distressed beauty. While often overlooked by passers-by, their skeletal remains act as the perfect subject for the lens of a camera, quietly waiting to be captured and shared. Abandoned Alabama explores this haunting narrative through its display of photos by abandoned building photographer Jay Farrell. Readers are encouraged to explore the forgotten corners of the state, see the world through different eyes, and take the long road home.
Book Synopsis Abandoned Alabama by : Jay Farrell (Photographer)
Download or read book Abandoned Alabama written by Jay Farrell (Photographer) and published by America Through Time. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Series statement from publisher's website.
Book Synopsis Abandoned North Alabama by : Mary Posey
Download or read book Abandoned North Alabama written by Mary Posey and published by America Through Time. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Story of Coal and Iron in Alabama (Classic Reprint) by : Ethel Armes
Download or read book The Story of Coal and Iron in Alabama (Classic Reprint) written by Ethel Armes and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-23 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Story of Coal and Iron in Alabama Defend Selma at all costs. Description of fortifications. Formidable style. Physical conditions in Alabama in last days of war. Advance Of the enemy. Forrest's attempts to ward Off attack from Selma. April 2, 1865. Disposition of Confederate forces. NO men to man the guns. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis Cruise and Captures of the Alabama (Classic Reprint) by : Albert M. Goodrich
Download or read book Cruise and Captures of the Alabama (Classic Reprint) written by Albert M. Goodrich and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-20 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Cruise and Captures of the Alabama N the decade preceding the Civil War in 1 America the carrying trade of the United States had grown into a vast industry. The hardy seamen of New England had flung out the stars and stripes to every breeze, and cast anchor in the most remote regions where a pay ing cargo might be found. Up to October, 1862, they hardly felt that they had more at stake in the war of the Rebellion than any other loyal citizens. But in that month the news swept along the seaboard that the Alabama lay within. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis A Blockaded Family by : Parthenia Antoinette Hague
Download or read book A Blockaded Family written by Parthenia Antoinette Hague and published by Alpha Edition. This book was released on 2021-10-08 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Blockaded Family: Life in Southern Alabama during the Civil War, is many of the old classic books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high quality, using the original text and artwork so that they can be preserved for the present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Book Synopsis Proceedings of the Alabama State Council of Defense, Held in the Senate Chamber, Montgomery, Alabama, June 1, 1917 by : Alabama. State Council of Defense
Download or read book Proceedings of the Alabama State Council of Defense, Held in the Senate Chamber, Montgomery, Alabama, June 1, 1917 written by Alabama. State Council of Defense and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Command Of The Air by : General Giulio Douhet
Download or read book Command Of The Air written by General Giulio Douhet and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the pantheon of air power spokesmen, Giulio Douhet holds center stage. His writings, more often cited than perhaps actually read, appear as excerpts and aphorisms in the writings of numerous other air power spokesmen, advocates-and critics. Though a highly controversial figure, the very controversy that surrounds him offers to us a testimonial of the value and depth of his work, and the need for airmen today to become familiar with his thought. The progressive development of air power to the point where, today, it is more correct to refer to aerospace power has not outdated the notions of Douhet in the slightest In fact, in many ways, the kinds of technological capabilities that we enjoy as a global air power provider attest to the breadth of his vision. Douhet, together with Hugh “Boom” Trenchard of Great Britain and William “Billy” Mitchell of the United States, is justly recognized as one of the three great spokesmen of the early air power era. This reprint is offered in the spirit of continuing the dialogue that Douhet himself so perceptively began with the first edition of this book, published in 1921. Readers may well find much that they disagree with in this book, but also much that is of enduring value. The vital necessity of Douhet’s central vision-that command of the air is all important in modern warfare-has been proven throughout the history of wars in this century, from the fighting over the Somme to the air war over Kuwait and Iraq.
