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This comprehensive biography of John Ericsson, the Swedish-American inventor best known for his design of the USS Monitor during the Civil War, provides a detailed account of his life and achievements. Drawing on a range of primary sources, including Ericsson's own letters... Read Full Overview

This comprehensive biography of John Ericsson, the Swedish-American inventor best known for his design of the USS Monitor during the Civil War, provides a detailed account of his life and achievements. Drawing on a range of primary sources, including Ericsson's own letters... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview