
Last Flag Down
The Epic Journey of the Last Confederate Warship
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Michael Kramer
Then, in August of 1865, a British ship revealed the shocking truth to the men of Shenandoah: the war had been over for months, and they were now being hunted as pirates. What ensued was an incredible 15,000-mile journey to the one place the crew hoped to find sanctuary, only to discover that their fate would depend on how they answered a single question. Wondrously evocative, Last Flag Down is a riveting story of courage, nobility, and rare comradeship forged in the quest to achieve the impossible.
©2007 John Baldwin and Ron Powers (P)2007 Books on Tape Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...




















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"Baldwin and Powers recount their tale in a lively, evocative style and may be forgiven for being overly fond of their hero." (Publishers Weekly)
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A great story of a resilient people.
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This is a good all-around recounting of one of the least known, but greatest sea-going epics of the civil war.
I had read several shorter accounts of this ship, and was curious if this audio book could fill in more of the details. I was not disappointed.
The story is well told as based upon the diary of the executive officer of the ship. His "sharing" the command with an older officer leads to some interesting story lines with regards to the power struggles over the long voyage.
There are a few times when the narration seems to stall out, but this is mainly when the diary gets monotonous (as I am sure the voyage was), and it is easy to "soldier" through this portion as you await the outcome.
The narration is above average.
Good all around
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If you are a scholar of the Civil War or appreciate the dedication of the confederate forces you will enjoy the book. The story is enjoyable and fills in one of the gaps left out in the history of our nation.
Highly recommended for US Naval Officers and NCOs.
One of the greatest war stories of the Civil War
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Vivid scenes of ocean torrents are described with hair-raising language, and antics of the characters aboard ship paint a believable image of their maritime culture.
This book was highly recommend to me by a Canadian yachtsman, and I in turn, suggest it to anyone who enjoys an epic adventure story or a true history.
The research done and the clarity of chronology are astonishing.
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Hollywood butchered "Ghost Soldiers" but this would be a good chance to make amends.
Well Paced, Very Detailed
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Superb
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The Shenandoah kept raiding Union vessels until it learned the war was well over. It arrived back in Liverpool in November 1865, the last CSN vessel to strike its colors. We are fortunate to have the diary of the young executive officer William Conway Whittle as a primary source for this history. This gives the story a day-by-day reality and dramatic tension that redeems what is otherwise a long, dreary, and desperate tale.
(I give pronunciations above because so many of these Audible presenters don't know how to pronounce things.)
The Shenandoah Sails Again!
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Great story but can be a little dry
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A little known event and an incredible story
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second time, just as good
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