Non-Fiction Books
Non-Fiction Books
59. Fiveash, Joseph Gardner. Virginia-(Merrimac) Monitor Engagement and a Complete History of the Operations of these Two Historic Vessels in Hampton Roads and Adjacent Waters C.S.S. Virginia, March 8-May 11, 1862. U.S.S. Monitor March 9, [1862]- January 2, 1863. Norfolk, VA: Fiveash Publishing Corp., 1907. 30pp. E473.2.F5 Despite its lengthy title, this pamphlet is not a useful resource.

60. Flake, Elijah Wilson. Battle Between the Merrimac and the Monitor, March 9th, 1862. Polkton, NC: The Author, 1914. 12pp.

61. Flanders, Alan B. The Merrimack: The Story of the Conversion of the U.S.S. Merrimac into the Confederate Ironclad Warship, C.S.S. Virginia. Portsmouth, VA: A.B. Flanders, 1982. 105pp. E473.2.F58 A helpful resource on the construction of the Virginia but it ignores the contributions of John M. Brooke. It has footnotes, plans, and illustrations.

62. Fuller, Richard F. "Fortress Incidents: Including the Contest Between the Merrimac and Monitor." In Chaplain Fuller: Being a Life Sketch of a New England Clergyman and Army Chaplain, 213-245. Boston: Walke, Wise, 1863.