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 historical account of the American Civil War from the perspective of Raphael Semmes, a Confederate naval officer. Semmes was the captain of the CSS Alabama, a commerce raider that wreaked havoc on Union shipping before being sunk by the USS Kearsarge in 1864. In his memoir, Semmes recounts his experiences commanding the Alabama and other Confederate vessels, including the CSS Sumter and the CSS Florida. He provides detailed descriptions of naval battles and tactics, as well as his thoughts on the political and social issues of the time. Semmes also discusses his experiences as a prisoner of war after the war ended. The book offers a unique perspective on the Civil War and provides insight into the mindset of Confederate naval officers during this tumultuous period in American history.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: 9781432522742
- ISBN-10: 1432522744
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: April 2007
- Dimensions: 9.25 x 7.5 x 1.64 inches
- Shipping Weight: 3.07 pounds
- Page Count: 828
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