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 as the captain of the CSS Alabama during the American Civil War. The book is a first-hand account of Semmes' experiences during the war, including his naval battles, his capture by Union forces, and his imprisonment. Semmes provides a detailed description of the CSS Alabama's operations, including its raids on Union shipping, and the tactics he used to evade Union warships. He also discusses the politics and diplomacy of the war, including the role of European powers in the conflict. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Civil War or naval history, and provides a unique perspective on the Confederate navy and its operations during the 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: 9781169379497
- ISBN-10: 1169379494
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 1.75 inches
- Shipping Weight: 3.61 pounds
- Page Count: 828
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