This book is a real find for those interested in history of the United States, especially in the period of Civil War. The author of this collection of memories merchant James D. Bulloch had to travel to Europe at the beginning of the Civil War for the request of Jefferson Davis with the mission to find arms and ships for the Confederate navy forces. At first Bulloch spent some time in Great Britain which was quite interested in the Civil War of America itself and was trying to guess which states would win. Besides, the politicians and merchants were willing to share some new technologies in navy forces with the Confederacy so that it could win the battles with the Union in the open seas. Bulloch like no one else could understand the peculiarities of the Civil War and described his memories and thought in his wonderful book which is definitely worth reading.