Reviews
"In Misadventures of a Civil War Submarine: Iron, Guns, and Pearls Jim Delgado puts together a wonderfully entertaining and wide ranging foray into the past. From the timber merchants of East Prussia in the late 18th century, to mass media television in the fishing villages of the Archipilago de las Perlas in the early 21st century, Jimsteps lightly from World Systems Theory to "How in the world did that happen?!"in a manner that is both engaging and informative. The incredible story of Julius Kroehl and the submarine that he built is both a story of people striving to do amazing things and a parable of technology exceeding our ability to understand its effects--highly recommended for anyone interested in the transitions of the industrial revolution, and the unintended consequences of change in modernity."--David L. Conlin, Archaeologist/Chief, National Park Service Submerged Resources Center , "...Delgado's new book will help ensure that this fascinating bit of maritime history does not disappear... Misadventures of a Civil War Submarine is a very good read."--Andrew Jampoler, United States Naval Institute, "In Misadventures of a Civil War Submarine: Iron, Guns, and Pearls Jim Delgado puts together a wonderfully entertaining and wide ranging foray into the past. From the timber merchants of East Prussia in the late 18th century, to mass media television in the fishing villages of the Archipiélago de las Perlas in the early 21st century, Jimsteps lightly from World Systems Theory to "How in the world did that happen?!"in a manner that is both engaging and informative. The incredible story of Julius Kroehl and the submarine that he built is both a story of people striving to do amazing things and a parable of technology exceeding our ability to understand its effects-highly recommended for anyone interested in the transitions of the industrial revolution, and the unintended consequences of change in modernity."--David L. Conlin, Archaeologist/Chief, National Park Service Submerged Resources Center , "In Misadventures of a Civil War Submarine: Iron, Guns, and Pearls Jim Delgado puts together a wonderfully entertaining and wide ranging foray into the past. From the timber merchants of East Prussia in the late 18th century, to mass media television in the fishing villages of the Archipilago de las Perlas in the early 21st century, Jimsteps lightly from World Systems Theory to "How in the world did that happen?!"in a manner that is both engaging and informative. The incredible story of Julius Kroehl and the submarine that he built is both a story of people striving to do amazing things and a parable of technology exceeding our ability to understand its effects--highly recommended for anyone interested in the transitions of the industrial revolution, and the unintended consequences of change in modernity."--David L. Conlin, Archaeologist/Chief, National Park Service Submerged Resources Center, "James Delgado has produced another excellent book, a well-researched and clear account of a virtually unknown underwater craft, the Marine Explorer, a key link between the diving bell and the submarine. Based on evidence drawn from traditional archival and nautical archeological source, the study places the Marine Explorer in the context of mid-nineteenth-century technological innovation showing it to have been as important at the better-known H.L. Hunley and the Intelligent Whale in advancing the development of submersible vessels. Delgado also supplies an excellent analysis of an attempt to apply new technology to capitalizing on a natural resource--in this case the harvesting of pearls--that invites comparison to the mining industry of the same era."--James Bradford, professor at Texas A&M University , "...admirably researched...a fascinating story of engineering, pioneering undersea exploration, and America at the start of the Gilded Age..."--Mark Lardas, Ships in Scale, "This is the story of a submarine that was built at the close of the American Civil War...The author took some photos so that will be what remains as the sea will claim the submarine wreckage in the next few years."--The Lone Star Book Review, "...truly an original work...Delgado's study is highly recommended for Civil War scholars and enthusiasts, as well as more general nautical history and technology students."--Civil War Books and Authors, James Delgado has produced another excellent book, a well-researched and clear account of a virtually unknown underwater craft, the Marine Explorer, a key link between the diving bell and the submarine. Based on evidence drawn from traditional archival and nautical archeological source, the study places the Marine Explorer in the context of mid-nineteenth-century technological innovation showing it to have been as important at the better-known H.L. Hunley and the Intelligent Whale in advancing the development of submersible vessels. Delgado also supplies an excellent analysis of an attempt to apply new technology to capitalizing on a natural resource-in this case the harvesting of pearls-that invites comparison to the mining industry of the same era. , "In Misadventures of a Civil War Submarine: Iron, Guns, and Pearls Jim Delgado puts together a wonderfully entertaining and wide ranging foray into the past. From the timber merchants of East Prussia in the late 18th century, to mass media television in the fishing villages of the Archipiélago de las Perlas in the early 21st century, Jimsteps lightly from World Systems Theory to "How in the world did that happen?!"in a manner that is both engaging and informative. The incredible story of Julius Kroehl and the submarine that he built is both a story of people striving to do amazing things and a parable of technology exceeding our ability to understand its effects--highly recommended for anyone interested in the transitions of the industrial revolution, and the unintended consequences of change in modernity."--David L. Conlin, Archaeologist/Chief, National Park Service Submerged Resources Center , "James Delgado has produced another excellent book, a well-researched and clear account of a virtually unknown underwater craft, the Marine Explorer, a key link between the diving bell and the submarine. Based on evidence drawn from traditional archival and nautical archeological source, the study places the Marine Explorer in the context of mid-nineteenth-century technological innovation showing it to have been as important at the better-known H.L. Hunley and the Intelligent Whale in advancing the development of submersible vessels. Delgado also supplies an excellent analysis of an attempt to apply new technology to capitalizing on a natural resource--in this case the harvesting of pearls--that invites comparison to the mining industry of the same era."--James Bradford, professor at Texas A&M University, "This is the story of a submarine that was built at the close of the American Civil War...The author took some photos so that will be what remains as the sea will claim the submarine wreckage in the next few years."--The Lone Star Book Review, "This is the story of a submarine that was built at the close of the American Civil War...The author took some photos so that will be what remains as the sea will claim the submarine wreckage in the next few years."--The Lone Star BookReview, "In Misadventures of a Civil War Submarine: Iron, Guns, and Pearls Jim Delgado puts together a wonderfully entertaining and wide ranging foray into the past. From the timber merchants of East Prussia in the late 18th century, to mass media television in the fishing villages of the Archipiélago de las Perlas in the early 21st century, Jimsteps lightly from World Systems Theory to "How in the world did that happen?!"in a manner that is both engaging and informative. The incredible story of Julius Kroehl and the submarine that he built is both a story of people striving to do amazing things and a parable of technology exceeding our ability to understand its effects-highly recommended for anyone interested in the transitions of the industrial revolution, and the unintended consequences of change in modernity." -- David L. Conlin, Archaeologist/Chief, National Park Service Submerged Resources Center, A fascinating story of engineering, pioneering undersea exploration and America at the start of the Gilded Age. Delgado restores a forgoteen chapter in submarine development to history., "James P. Delgado, a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Explorers Club, is director of the National Oceanic and Admospheric Administration's Marine Heritage Program. He is the author or editor of more than 30 books on maritime archaeology and lives in Maryland."--Steve Goddard, "In Misadventures of a Civil War Submarine: Iron, Guns, and Pearls Jim Delgado puts together a wonderfully entertaining and wide ranging foray into the past. From the timber merchants of East Prussia in the late 18th century, to mass media television in the fishing villages of the Archipiélago de las Perlas in the early 21st century, Jimsteps lightly from World Systems Theory to "How in the world did that happen?!"in a manner that is both engaging and informative. The incredible story of Julius Kroehl and the submarine that he built is both a story of people striving to do amazing things and a parable of technology exceeding our ability to understand its effects--highly recommended for anyone interested in the transitions of the industrial revolution, and the unintended consequences of change in modernity."--David L. Conlin, Archaeologist/Chief, National Park Service Submerged Resources Center, "A fascinating story of engineering, pioneering undersea exploration and America at the start of the Gilded Age. Delgado restores a forgoteen chapter in submarine development to history."--Mark Lardas, The Daily News
