An Englishman's View Of The Battle Between The Alabama And The Kearsarge (1908) - Frederick Milnes Edge - Bog

An Englishman's View of the Battle Between the Alabama and the Kearsarge is a historical book written by Frederick Milnes Edge in 1908. The book is a detailed account of the famous naval battle that took place on June 19, 1864, between the Confederate warship Alabama and the Union warship Kearsarge. The author, who was a journalist and a witness to the battle, provides a comprehensive description of the events leading up to the battle, the tactics used by both sides, and the aftermath of the battle. He also includes personal anecdotes and interviews with crew members from both ships, giving readers a unique perspective on the battle.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the battle. The first chapter provides background information on the Alabama and its captain, Raphael Semmes. The following chapters describe the preparations for the battle, the engagement itself, and the aftermath. Edge's writing style is engaging and informative, and he provides a balanced view of the battle, giving credit to both sides for their bravery and skill. The book also includes illustrations and photographs that add to the reader's understanding of the battle.Overall, An Englishman's View of the Battle Between the Alabama and the Kearsarge is an important historical document that provides a unique perspective on one of the most significant naval battles of the American Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint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.