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100 1 _aSemmes, Raphael,
_d1809-1877
245 1 4 _aThe Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter :
_bFrom the Private Journals and Other Papers of Commander R. Semmes, C.S.N., and Other Officers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-12
508 _aProduced by Curtis Weyant, Graeme Mackreth and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Naval operations
653 _aAlabama (Screw sloop)
653 _aSumter (Confederate cruiser)
653 _aConfederate States of America. Navy
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13163
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