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Title:
The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter
From the Private Journals and Other Papers of Commander R. Semmes, C.S.N., and Other Officers
Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Curtis Weyant, Graeme Mackreth and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter" by Raphael Semmes is a historical account likely written during the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the voyages of the Confederate Navy ships, the Sumter and the Alabama, under the command of Captain Semmes, detailing their missions, battles, and the broader context of the American Civil War. The narrative offers insights into Semmes's experiences, strategies, and the challenges faced by a fledgling Confederate navy operating at a time of intense conflict. The opening of the work establishes Captain Semmes's background and his appointment to command the Sumter, amidst the backdrop of an unprepared Confederate Navy. It introduces key figures and the urgency of forming a naval presence to counter the Union’s dominance at sea. As Semmes prepares his ship for action, the text paints a vivid picture of the struggles to secure supplies, the intricacies of naval warfare, and the broader implications of the blockades imposed by the Union. This insightful beginning sets the stage for an engaging exploration of naval warfare during a pivotal moment in American history, showcasing Semmes's reflections on duty, strategy, and the political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Semmes, Raphael, 1809-1877
EBook No.: 13163
Published: Aug 12, 2004
Downloads: 242
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Naval operations
Subject: Alabama (Screw sloop)
Subject: Sumter (Confederate cruiser)
Subject: Confederate States of America. Navy
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter
From the Private Journals and Other Papers of Commander R. Semmes, C.S.N., and Other Officers
Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Curtis Weyant, Graeme Mackreth and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter" by Raphael Semmes is a historical account likely written during the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the voyages of the Confederate Navy ships, the Sumter and the Alabama, under the command of Captain Semmes, detailing their missions, battles, and the broader context of the American Civil War. The narrative offers insights into Semmes's experiences, strategies, and the challenges faced by a fledgling Confederate navy operating at a time of intense conflict. The opening of the work establishes Captain Semmes's background and his appointment to command the Sumter, amidst the backdrop of an unprepared Confederate Navy. It introduces key figures and the urgency of forming a naval presence to counter the Union’s dominance at sea. As Semmes prepares his ship for action, the text paints a vivid picture of the struggles to secure supplies, the intricacies of naval warfare, and the broader implications of the blockades imposed by the Union. This insightful beginning sets the stage for an engaging exploration of naval warfare during a pivotal moment in American history, showcasing Semmes's reflections on duty, strategy, and the political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Semmes, Raphael, 1809-1877
EBook No.: 13163
Published: Aug 12, 2004
Downloads: 242
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Naval operations
Subject: Alabama (Screw sloop)
Subject: Sumter (Confederate cruiser)
Subject: Confederate States of America. Navy
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.