Wolf of the Deep: Raphael Semmes and the Notorious Confederate Raider CSS Alabama - Paperback

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Wolf of the Deep: Raphael Semmes and the Notorious Confederate Raider CSS Alabama - Paperback

Name: Wolf of the Deep: Raphael Semmes and the Notorious Confederate Raider CSS Alabama - Paperback
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by Stephen Fox

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by Stephen Fox (Author)

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.

Number of Pages: 336

Dimensions: 0.68 x 7.96 x 5.22 IN

Publication Date: August 12, 2008

ISBN	9781400095421
Author	Stephen Fox
Publisher	Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Genre	Biography and History
Format	Paperback
Published	August 2008
Language	ENG- English
Pages	336
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print