Sultana: Surviving the Civil War, Prison, and the Worst Maritime Disaster in American History by Alan Huffman tells the story of the Sultana, a steamboat carrying over 2,000 Union soldiers, mostly recently paroled prisoners of war when it exploded on the Mississippi River in 1865. The disaster, which resulted in the deaths of an estimated 1,700 people, is considered the worst maritime disaster in American history. The book follows the experiences of three young soldiers as they navigate the challenges of war and imprisonment, culminating in their survival of the Sultana disaster. Huffman uses historical research and vivid storytelling to bring the events of that fateful night to life, highlighting the war’s human cost and the survivors’ resilience.

Print: First Edition

Condition: Like New

ISBN: 978-0-06-147054-7