Running the Blockade: A Personal Narrative of Adventures, Risks, and Escapes During the American Civil War

Running the Blockade: A Personal Narrative of Adventures, Risks, and Escapes During the American Civil War, published in 1896 by Thomas E. Taylor, recounts his experiences as a blockade-runner during the Civil War. The narrative details the challenges of navigating the Federal blockade of Southern ports, highlighting the dangers, unique characters, and economic implications of his daring ventures. Taylor's journey begins as a young assistant in a Liverpool trading firm, evolving into a thrilling account of the audacity and risks taken by those who defied the blockade.