Raphael Semmes

By Colyer Meriwether

Book Overview

""Raphael Semmes"" is a biography written by Colyer Meriwether that tells the story of one of the most controversial figures of the American Civil War, Confederate Navy Captain Raphael Semmes. The book explores Semmes' life from his early years as a sailor, through his service in the United States Navy, and his eventual defection to the Confederacy. The author provides a detailed account of Semmes' actions as the commander of the infamous Confederate commerce raider, the CSS Alabama, which wreaked havoc on Union shipping during the war. The book also delves into Semmes' post-war life, including his time as a professor of philosophy and law at Louisiana State University.Throughout the book, Meriwether offers insights into Semmes' character and motivations, as well as the political and social context of the time in which he lived. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including Semmes' own writings and letters, the book provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of this complex and controversial figure in American history.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143269345X
• ISBN13: 9781432693459
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"