The cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter is a historical account of two Confederate Navy ships, the Sumter and the Alabama, under the command of Captain Raphael Semmes. The book traces their long voyages, commerce‑raiding missions, and naval engagements during the American Civil War, placing Semmes’s actions within the wider struggle between the Union and the Confederacy. It opens by sketching Semmes’s background and his appointment to lead the Sumter, highlighting the improvised state of ...

Madison & Adams Press presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people curious about the personal accounts and true life stories of the unknown soldiers, the well known commanders, politicians, nurses and civilians amidst the war. "Memoirs of Service Afloat During the Civil War" is a book of Raphael Semmes' Civil War recollections. In this work Semmes defended bot...

e-artnow presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people curious about the personal accounts and true life stories of the unknown soldiers, the well known commanders, politicians, nurses and civilians amidst the war. "Memoirs of Service Afloat During the Civil War" is a book of Raphael Semmes' Civil War recollections. In this work Semmes defended both his actions...

First-hand account of naval action during the American Civil War. From the private journals an other papers of Commander R. Semmes, C.S.N. and other officers. The advertisement to the London edition begins: "The following account of the cruise of the two Confederate States steamers--Sumter and Alabama--is taken from the private journals and other papers of Captain Semmes. It has been found necessary occasionally to adopt a narrative form, but the endeavour has been throughout to adhere as ...

In "The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter," Raphael Semmes chronicles his experiences as a Confederate naval officer during the American Civil War, focusing on his command of the CSS Alabama and CSS Sumter. Semmes employs a first-person narrative infused with keen observation, making his account both engaging and informative. The book captures the dramatic encounters and strategic maneuvers of naval warfare, while also presenting a complex portrayal of the conflict, exploring themes of ...

A number of publications have appeared, first and last, concerning the author and his career, as was naturally to have been expected. The Alabama was the first steamship in the history of the world—the defective little Sumterexcepted—that was let loose against the commerce of a great commercial people. The destruction which she caused was enormous. She not only alarmed the enemy, but she alarmed all the other nations of the earth which had commerce afloat, as they could not be sure that a ...

Elibron Classics. Digitized replica of 1869 edition by Kelly, Piet & Co., Baltimore. (With illustrations.)Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States chronicles the American Civil War as seen by Confederate General and Admiral Raphael Semmes. Perhaps best remembered for his famous and devastating cruise onboard the raider CSS Alabama, Semmes recounts how the tiny Confederate Navy almost brought Union shipping to its knees. Semmes provides an important historical per...

In 'Memoirs of Service Afloat During the Civil War' by Raphael Semmes, readers are taken on a detailed journey through the eyes of Semmes himself as he narrates his experiences during the American Civil War. Known for his exceptional literary style, Semmes provides a vivid and engaging account of his time at sea, detailing naval battles, strategies, and the hardships faced by both Union and Confederate forces. This first-hand account offers valuable insights into the naval warfare tactics ...

The Complete Works of Raphael SemmesRaphael Semmes was an officer in the Confederate navy during the American Civil War. Until then, he had been a serving officer in the United States Navy from 1826 to 1860.This collection includes the following:Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the StatesThe Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter

In "Memoirs of Service Afloat During the Civil War (Illustrated Edition)," Raphael Semmes provides a compelling first-person narrative of his experiences as a Confederate naval officer. Richly detailed, this memoir weaves together personal reflection and historical context, painting a vivid picture of maritime warfare during one of America's most tumultuous periods. Semmes employs a conversational yet authoritative literary style, seamlessly blending vivid descriptions, battle accounts, an...

In "Memoirs of Service Afloat During the Civil War," Raphael Semmes provides a profoundly personal account of his experiences as a Confederate naval officer. This illustrated edition enhances the narrative with vibrant imagery, capturing the tumultuous maritime engagements and the harrowing realities of warfare. Semmes employs a reflective and often poignant literary style, weaving together detailed descriptions of naval battles, strategic insights, and the moral complexities faced amid th...

Raphael Semmes' "The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter" is a compelling account that chronicles the voyages of the Confederate raiders during the American Civil War. Semmes, serving as the captain of both the CSS Alabama and the CSS Sumter, provides a richly detailed narrative that not only captures naval engagements and tactics but also delves into the moral dilemmas faced by officers at sea. His literary style combines first-person narration with vivid descriptions, engaging readers i...