Publisher's Synopsis
""An Englishman's View of the Battle Between the Alabama and the Kearsarge"" is a historical account of the naval battle that took place between the Confederate States Navy's CSS Alabama and the Union Navy's USS Kearsarge in 1864. The book is written by Frederick Milnes Edge, an English journalist who witnessed the battle firsthand from the French shore. Edge provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the battle, the tactics employed by both sides, and the aftermath of the engagement. He also includes personal anecdotes and observations about the officers and crew of both ships. The book offers a unique perspective on the battle, as Edge was able to provide insights into the mindset of the British and French spectators who watched the engagement from afar. Overall, ""An Englishman's View of the Battle Between the Alabama and the Kearsarge"" is an informative and engaging historical account that sheds light on one of the most significant naval battles of 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.
