In this reference, Charles Ross excellently explains the applications of scientific knowledge during the Civil War and the effects thereof. Through an impartial presentation of the historical solutions to very real obstacles, Ross brings to life an often overlooked aspect of the war while concurrently describing the simple scientific principles that govern those solutions. Answered in this book are the following questions: "How did the Confederates produce the world's purest gunpowder despite their poor manufacturing base?", "What role did the telegraph play in the war?", "What is the story of the submarine CSS Hunley?", and "What was the significance of mines, dams, and balloons?" This book is bound to impress the historian and the scientist.

A strong, fast run at a vital subject currently treated in hit or miss fashion by pop history mavens: what did they hear and when did they hear it? And if they did not hear it, why not?

The author is too kind to Grant who, in Mississippi, had more shadows than the mere acoustic to deal with. Otherwise, a fine opening of this broad subject.

Charles D. Ross' Civil War Acoustic Shadows explains how sound waves influenced decisions made during the war. Unusual battlefield acoustics led to mistakes and trouble: this author examines the acoustics of six Civil War battles to analyze the role they placed in determining command decisions.

i think that the guide that came with my book, which shows pictures of the slides that professors are supposed to use was completely usless, if you have to purchase this book for a class, try and get a used copy. It is not worth the price you have to pay. There is another book by Breyli and Meyers titles Corporate Finance which is much more comprehensive and much better.