Publisher's Synopsis
""Never Caught: Personal Adventures Connected With Twelve Successful Trips In Blockade-Running During The American Civil War, 1863-1864"" is a memoir written by Captain Roberts and published in 1867. The book chronicles Roberts' experiences as a blockade-runner during the American Civil War, detailing twelve successful trips he made between 1863 and 1864. Blockade-running was a dangerous and illegal practice during the war, involving the smuggling of goods, supplies, and weapons through the Union blockade of Southern ports. Roberts recounts the many challenges he faced, including evading Union patrols, navigating treacherous waters, and dealing with corrupt officials. He also provides insight into the daily life of a blockade-runner, including the camaraderie among crew members and the risks they took to earn a profit. ""Never Caught"" offers a unique perspective on the Civil War and the role of blockade-runners in the conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
