The Story Of The Battle Between The U. S. Steam Sloop-Of-War Kearsage And The Rebel Cruiser Alabama (1873)

The book titled ""The Story Of The Battle Between The U. S. Steam Sloop-Of-War Kearsage And The Rebel Cruiser Alabama"" is written by James Magee and was published in 1873. The book narrates the story of the historic battle that took place between the U.S. Steam Sloop-of-War Kearsage and the Confederate States Navy cruiser Alabama during the American Civil War.The book provides a detailed account of the naval battle that took place on June 19, 1864, off the coast of Cherbourg, France. The Kearsage, under the command of Captain John A. Winslow, engaged in a fierce battle with the Alabama, commanded by Captain Raphael Semmes. The book describes the tactics used by both the ships and the bravery shown by the sailors during the battle.The book also provides a brief history of the two ships and their commanders. It describes the construction and design of the Kearsage and the Alabama, and the events that led to the battle. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the battle.Overall, ""The Story Of The Battle Between The U. S. Steam Sloop-Of-War Kearsage And The Rebel Cruiser Alabama"" is a comprehensive account of one of the most significant naval battles of the American Civil War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, naval warfare, or military strategy.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.