Secrets of a Civil War Submarine - review

- larger image -	Secrets Of A Civil War Submarine: Solving The Mysteries Of The H. L. Hunley ASIN: 1575058308 Binding: Hardcover List price: $18.95 USD Amazon price: $16.19 USD

Attractively illustrated book, for adolescent readers, that tells the story of the Confederate submarine Hunley and then quickly dives into describing the recovery and preservation of this vessel.  Compelling text tells the various phases of the Hunley story and keeps it interesting.  Over half of the book is on the recovery and preservation effort and what this has taught researchers about the boat and its last crew.  Illustrated with period photos, documents and paintings, along with modern photos of the recovered boat and its contents, recreations of the crews faces and original artwork illustrating the operation of the Hunley.

Heroes: archaeologists, and the Hunley's crews for bravery in operating such a craft

Boat: CS Hunley

Location: South Carolina, USA

Category: juvenile, historical wreck preservation

Technical content: Light