A brief sketch of the work of Matthew Fontaine Maury during the war, 1861-1865

"A Brief Sketch of the Work of Matthew Fontaine Maury During the War 1861-1865" by Richard L. Maury is a recollection of Commodore Matthew Fontaine Maury's impact on Confederate naval strategies during the Civil War. It mainly presents Maury's pioneering efforts in torpedo technology, which aimed to fortify the Confederacy's coastal defenses. Through this historical representation of Maury's dedicated experiments and resilience, the book reveals how he successfully introduced torpedoes as powerful weapons, revolutionized naval engagements with electrically detonated mines, and left a legacy that forever changed military tactics during a time of immense conflict, influencing global warfare and illustrating one man’s contributions aiding the Confederate cause.