Cruise and Captures of the Alabama

Written in the early 20th century, 'Cruise and Captures of the Alabama' by Albert M. Goodrich provides a detailed historical account of the Confederate Navy ship Alabama during the American Civil War. The book chronicles its campaign against Union shipping, drawing from naval records, diaries, and firsthand accounts from officers. It explores the political and economic circumstances leading to the war, the commissioning of the Alabama in England, and the role of Captain Raphael Semmes, highlighting the ship's significant impact on maritime commerce during this conflict.