Memoirs of Service Afloat : During the War Between the States
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Overview
Memoirs Of Service Afloat: During The War Between The States is a book written by Raphael Semmes, a Confederate naval officer who served during the American Civil War. The book is a personal account of Semmes' experiences as the captain of the CSS Alabama, a Confederate warship that caused significant damage to Union ships during the war. The book covers Semmes' life as a sailor, his experiences during the war, and his eventual capture by Union forces. It also provides insight into the tactics used by Confederate naval officers during the war and the challenges they faced in trying to maintain a naval presence against the much larger Union Navy. Memoirs Of Service Afloat is an important historical document that provides a firsthand account of the Confederate Navy during the Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781161650211
- ISBN-10: 1161650210
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: May 2010
- Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 1.75 inches
- Shipping Weight: 3.61 pounds
- Page Count: 828
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