The Keel Of The Kearsarge: The Old And The New is a historical book written by James Lowe Pilling in 1902. The book is about the famous American Civil War ship, the USS Kearsarge, and its construction, service, and eventual decommissioning. Pilling provides a detailed account of the ship's design, including its keel, and its role in the Union Navy during the Civil War. He also discusses the ship's post-war service, including its use as a training...