The book "Description of a blockade runner" tells about the adventures and difficulties that the main character had to undergo when he decided to start a blockade business during the American Civil War. The author, John Wilkinson, depicts not only the dangers and risks faced by the blockaders, but also the inner experiences and thoughts of the main character. The book captivates the reader from the first pages with its tense atmosphere and unpredictable turns of events. "The description of the blockade runner" is a fascinating journey into the past, which helps to better understand the complex historical events and choices that people make in conditions of war.