Wolf of the Deep

Raphael Semmes and the Notorious Confederate Raider CSS Alabama

By:

Stephen Fox

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Vintage Civil War Library

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The electrifying story of Raphael Semmes and the CSS Alabama, the Confederate raider that destroyed Union ocean shipping and took more prizes than any other raider in naval history. In July, 1862, Semmes received orders to take command of a secret new British-built steam warship, the Alabama. At its helm, he would become the most hated and feared man in ports up and down the Union coast—and a Confederate legend. Now, with unparalleled authority and depth, and with a vivid sense of the excitement and danger of the time, Stephen Fox tells the story of Captain Semmes's remarkable wartime exploits. From vicious naval battles off the coast of France, to plundering the cargo of Union ships in the Caribbean, this is a thrilling tale of an often overlooked chapter of the Civil War.

Author Biography:

Stephen Fox, an independent historian who did his PhD at Brown University, is the author of six previous books, including Transatlantic, a history of the steamship. He lives near Boston, Massachusetts.

Release date Australia

August 12th, 2008

Author

Stephen Fox

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Illustrations

B&W PHOTOS AND 2 MAPS

Pages

336

Series

Vintage Civil War Library

Dimensions

133x202x17

ISBN-13

9781400095421

Product ID

3974499

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