Front page illustrations of the War on the Mississippi; the last broadside of the Varuna as she sinks, and the desperate engagement between the U.S. gunboat Varuna and the Rebel ram J.C. Breckenridge. Other illustrations: Fire raft sent down the Mississippi from Fort Jackson to destroy the Union fleet. Large fold out centerfold of the bombardment of Forts Jackson and St. Philip by the U.S. Squadron under the command of Flag Officer David G. Farragut. Terrible effect of a shot from Fort Jackson onto the Union gunboat Iroquois which killed 8 and wounded 7 of a Dahlgren gun crew. Map of the war in North Carolina showing the entrance to Beaufort Harbor, the position of Fort Macon, etc. Portrait of Flag Officer David G. Farragut. Punishment of soldiers for drunkenness on Tybee Island, and more. Minor age toning. Very light wear at left edge of the paper where it was once bound in a volume. Overall in very fine condition.