Memoirs of Service Afloat: During the War Between the States

Memoirs Of Service Afloat: During The War Between The States is a first-hand account of the naval actions during the American Civil War by Raphael Semmes, a Confederate naval officer. The book chronicles Semmes' experiences as captain of the CSS Alabama, a Confederate commerce raider that wreaked havoc on Union shipping in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Semmes also provides insight into the political and military strategies of the Confederacy during the war. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval history, the American Civil War, or the Confederacy.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1869 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.