The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter; From the Private Journals and Other Papers of Commander R. Semmes, C.S.N., and Other Officers


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The book "" The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter; From the Private Journals and Other Papers of Commander R. Semmes, C.S.N., and Other Officers "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.




Quarterdeck and Bridge


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This superb collection of biographical essays tells the story of the U.S. Navy through the lives of the officers who forged its traditions. The essayists are leading naval historians who assess the careers of these men and their impact on the naval service, from the Continental Navy of the American Revolution to the nuclear Navy of the Cold War.




Selected Catalogues, 1890-1895


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The Athenaeum


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The Athenæum


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Athenaeum


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Captains of the Old Steam Navy


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Now in paperback for the first time, this collection of biographical essays delves into the careers of thirteen colorful naval leaders who guided the U.S. Navy through four turbulent decades of transition. Interpretive in approach, each essay emphasizes facets of the officer's personality or aspects of his career that made lasting contributions to the navy.