Rebel Raider: Raphael Semmes's Cruise in the C. S. S. Sumter

By Lieutenant Commander Harpur All Gosnell

Book Overview

Rebel Raider: Raphael Semmes's Cruise in the C. S. S. Sumter is a historical non-fiction book written by Lieutenant Commander Harpur Allen Gosnell. The book tells the story of Raphael Semmes, a Confederate naval officer who commanded the C. S. S. Sumter during the American Civil War. The C. S. S. Sumter was a commerce raider that sailed the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, capturing Union merchant ships and disrupting Union trade. The book follows Semmes and his crew as they evade Union ships and navigate the dangers of the open sea. Gosnell's writing is based on primary sources, including Semmes's own journal, and provides a detailed account of the Sumter's mission and the challenges faced by its crew. Rebel Raider: Raphael Semmes's Cruise in the C. S. S. Sumter is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in naval history or the American Civil War.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163375691
• ISBN13: 9781163375693
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"