Two Years on the Alabama - Couverture souple

Sinclair, Arthur

 
9781539674511: Two Years on the Alabama

Synopsis

A vibrant portrait the famous Confederate cruiser whose record during the Civil War made her the most successful raider of all time.

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About the Author

Arthur Sinclair (May 1837- November 1925), the son and grandson of U.S. Navy officers. He served at sea under his father in the 1850s but had returned to civilian life by the time of the the 1860-61 secession crisis. Sinclair entered Southern naval service and served in CSS United States and in other ships during 1861, and on board the ironclad Virginia during her battle with USS Monitor on 9 March 1862.  Appointed to the rank of Acting Master in August 1862, he was an officer of CSS Alabama, under Captain Raphael Semmes, during her destructive commerce raiding career in 1862-64.

Review

"A picturesque account of life on Semmes's ship."

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