02478cam a22003373u 4500 26783 UtSlPG 20260610133619.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02026031 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Browne, A. K. The Story of the Kearsarge and Alabama Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-10-06 Produced by Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Story of the Kearsarge and Alabama" by A. K. Browne is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book recounts the famous naval battle between the U.S. Navy's Kearsarge and the Confederate raider Alabama, emphasizing the events leading up to the battle and the intense conflict that unfolded on June 19, 1864. The narrative aims to provide a detailed yet accessible portrayal of this significant maritime engagement during the American Civil War. The book begins by detailing the Kearsarge's preparations to confront the Alabama after receiving news of its presence in Cherbourg, France. Browne vividly describes the strategic movements of both ships, the anticipation of a clash, and the eventual encounter, focusing on the ferocity of the battle and the contrasting fortunes of the two vessels. While the Kearsarge’s crew remained relatively unharmed—sustaining only three casualties—the Alabama suffered devastating losses, leading to its sinking. The account highlights not only the tactical decisions made by both captains but also the bravery exhibited by the sailors on both sides. Ultimately, the narrative sheds light on the impact of this battle on naval history and the broader context of the American Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Naval operations Alabama (Screw sloop) Kearsarge (Sloop) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26783 67692 67692