Publisher's Synopsis
Rebel Raider: Raphael Semmes's Cruise in the C. S. S. Sumter is a historical 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 book provides a detailed account of Semmes's cruise, which lasted from June 1861 to January 1862, during which he captured or destroyed over 18 Union merchant vessels. The book covers Semmes's tactics, his crew, and the challenges he faced during the cruise. It also explores the political and economic implications of Semmes's actions, as well as the impact they had on the war effort. Rebel Raider is a well-researched and engaging book that offers a unique perspective on the Civil War and the role of naval warfare in it.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.
