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Delgado explores the intersection of technological innovation and American capitalism during the Civil War era, highlighting the ambitious yet misguided efforts to develop submarines. The narrative delves into the challenges faced due to a lack of understanding regarding the physiological impacts of deep diving, illustrating both the ingenuity and naivety of the time. This historical account sheds light on the complexities of progress amidst the backdrop of war.
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Misadventures of a Civil War Submarine: Iron, Guns, and Pearls, James P. Delgado
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- 2012
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- Title
- Misadventures of a Civil War Submarine: Iron, Guns, and Pearls
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James P. Delgado
- Publisher
- Texas A&M University Press
- Publisher
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 278
- ISBN13
- 9781603444729
- Category
- History
- Description
- Delgado explores the intersection of technological innovation and American capitalism during the Civil War era, highlighting the ambitious yet misguided efforts to develop submarines. The narrative delves into the challenges faced due to a lack of understanding regarding the physiological impacts of deep diving, illustrating both the ingenuity and naivety of the time. This historical account sheds light on the complexities of progress amidst the backdrop of war.