The Cruise Of The Alabama And The Sumter 9789371812207 The Captain of the Pole-Star

The Captain of the Pole-Star is a combination of strange mysteries that are independent: shipwrecks

Jerrold's work is a testament to his ability to blend travelogue with a profound appreciation for records and way of life

braving the elements and facing perilous encounters at sea

In his observation on Revelation

The Cruise Of The Alabama And The Sumter 9789371812207 The Captain of the Pole-StarThe cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter is a historical account of two Confederate Navy ships, the Sumter and the Alabama, under the command of Captain Raphael Semmes. The book traces their long voyages, commerce? raiding missions, and naval engagements during the American Civil War, placing Semmess actions within the wider struggle between the Union and the Confederacy. It opens by sketching Semmess background and his appointment to lead the Sumter,