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100 1 _aBrowne, A. K.
245 1 4 _aThe Story of the Kearsarge and Alabama
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-10-06
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Naval operations
653 _aAlabama (Screw sloop)
653 _aKearsarge (Sloop)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26783
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