| Wolf of the Deep: Raphael Semmes and the Notorious Confederate Raider CSS Alabama Contributor(s): Fox, Stephen (Author), Whitener, Barrett (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1433200562 ISBN-13: 9781433200564 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $72.90 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: August 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - History | Military - Naval |
| Dewey: 973.750 |
| Physical Information: 1.18" H x 6.88" W x 6.38" (0.69 lbs) |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - South - Topical - Civil War - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In July 1862, Confederate Captain Raphael Semmes took command of a secret new warship. At the helm of the Alabama, he became the most hated and feared man along the Union coast, as well as a Confederate legend. Now, with unparalleled authority, depth, and a vivid sense of the excitement and danger of the time, Stephen Fox describes Captain Semmes' remarkable wartime exploits. Burning one Union ship after another, he eluded capture time and again, ravaging Union commerce. But when the tide turned in favor of the Union, foreign ports were less willing to take in the Alabama--forcing Semmes to wander the oceans on a deteriorating ship, his ability to outwit the Union captains diminishing rapidly. Finally, in 1864, a Union ship sunk the Alabama--though not her captain--in a world-renowned battle. |
Contributor Bio(s): Fox, Stephen: - Stephen Fox is the author of six previous books, including Transatlantic, a history of the Atlantic steamship industry. He lives in Massachusetts. Whitener, Barrett: -Barrett Whitener has been narrating audiobooks since 1992. His recordings have won several awards, including the prestigious Audie Award and numerous Earphones Awards. AudioFile magazine has named him one of the Best Voices of the Century. |