Mobile Under Siege: Surviving the Union Blockade

by Paula Lenor Webb

On August 5, 1864, the Civil War arrived at Mobile's doorstep. The Union navy blockaded Mobile Bay and the city for eight months. Confederate general Dabney Maury fought to protect the city and its citizens who refused to leave, such as Octavia LeVert and Augusta Evans. Union admiral Farragut and General Canby slowly starved the city, knowing that the fall of Mobile could end the war. Author Paula Webb details the experiences of the ordeal and the defeat of a Confederate city that echoed through the entire country.

Genres: Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

Published November 14, 2016

Reviews

[Poleyo · Rating 4 out of 5]

An engaging local history read. I was given this book because my husband’s Great Great Great Grandfather Joseph Bloch has some passages. I’ve never read a book from the southern succession perspective before. It’s grounded in the city folk’s experiences and articles from one of the city newspapers, and keeps the military maneuvers blessedly short. (I’d need a lot more maps to understand where all these boats were stationed).
Good read.

[W Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a wonderful surprise! I bought it thinking it was about the fighting in the Mobile area in 1864-1865. While the author discusses the military aspects of the siege, she concentrated more on what life was like in the city during that time period. Her narrative is exceptional. It is well researched and written. Read this book and enjoy!