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The Narrative of a Blockade-Runner

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Gutenberg ID
21977
Title
The Narrative of a Blockade-Runner
Language
en
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Project Gutenberg
Description max 80 words
Capt. J. Wilkinson's firsthand account of Confederate blockade running details the perilous voyages past U.S. fleets, the lucrative cotton trade in Nassau, and the eventual collapse of the Southern cause. Written with a reflective, patriotic tone, this narrative offers unique insights into naval strategy, prison life, and the human cost of the Civil War.
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In 'The Narrative of a Blockade-Runner,' Captain J. Wilkinson recounts his service in the Confederate Navy, beginning with his resignation from the U.S. Navy following Virginia's secession in 1861. Initially stationed at Fort Powhatan, Wilkinson describes the early volunteer spirit and the rapid shift to active defense duties. He was soon ordered to New Orleans, where he participated in the defense against Admiral Farragut's fleet. The narrative details the intense pressure of blockade running, including a harrowing grounding on the 'Lump' off Wilmington and a tense chase by the U.S. cruiser 'Chameleon.' Wilkinson vividly portrays the vibrant, high-stakes environment of Nassau, where cotton was exchanged for supplies. He highlights the dangers of yellow fever, piracy, and the constant threat of capture. After the fall of Charleston and the evacuation of Wilmington, his ship was forced to sail to England. The book concludes with the surrender of General Lee, the transfer of the vessel to the U.S. government, and Wilkinson's defense of his integrity regarding Confederate assets. Throughout, he advocates for a dispassionate view of the war's history, emphasizing the humanity of the Confederacy and the eventual reconciliation between North and South. Wilkinson provides new insights into the passage of the U.S. fleet past New Orleans and the treatment of prisoners at Fort Warren, aiming to settle controversies regarding the conduct of the war and the treatment of those captured.
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  • J. Wilkinson
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  • Adventure
  • Biography
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