Naval Institute Press
A student of the Civil War, I was fascinated by the story describing conditions and greed of this period. The Sultana disaster served as the foundation for boiler safety that would save countless lives for generations to come. Expertly researched, this raw and dark narrative is not for the weak hearted. I found it to be an believable representation of soldier life and the realities and challenges of fighting an unpopular war. Chapters containing actual quotes from survivors reinforced the horrible explosion aftermath. Even those with limited interest in the Civil War will find this story worth reading.
