Publisher's Synopsis
""The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter"" is a historical account of the naval exploits of two Confederate ships during the American Civil War. Written by Confederate Navy officer Raphael Semmes, the book details the voyages of the CSS Alabama and the CSS Sumter as they sought to disrupt Union shipping and commerce on the high seas. Semmes describes the ships' encounters with Union vessels, their victories and defeats, and the tactics used by both sides in the naval conflict. The book also provides insights into the daily life of sailors on board the Confederate ships, as well as the political and social context of the war. ""The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War, naval warfare, or the Confederate Navy.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.
