The Cruise Of The Alabama And The Sumter (1864)

The Cruise Of The Alabama And The Sumter is a historical book written by Raphael Semmes in 1864. The book chronicles the adventures of two Confederate Navy ships, the Alabama and the Sumter, during the American Civil War. The Alabama was a commerce raider that wreaked havoc on Union shipping, while the Sumter was a smaller ship that was used for blockade running. The book provides a detailed account of the ships' voyages, including their encounters with Union vessels, their successes in capturing enemy ships, and their eventual destruction. Semmes, who was the captain of both ships, provides a firsthand account of the events, including his thoughts and feelings about the war and his role in it. The book is considered a valuable historical document, providing insight into the tactics and strategies used by the Confederacy during the Civil War. It is also a thrilling adventure story, filled with daring sea battles and high-stakes drama.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.