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Cruise and Captures of the Alabama

By Albert M. Goodrich
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The narrative compiles official records, officers' diaries, and contemporaneous reports to trace the lifecycle of a Confederate commerce raider built and fitted abroad. It describes her clandestine arming, global cruiser operations against merchantmen and whalers, evasive maneuvers to elude blockades and enemy warships, shipboard life and command decisions, and legal-diplomatic controversies over neutral ports and prize law. The account culminates in a sea engagement with a Union warship and examines the material and commercial effects of the cruiser’s campaign on wartime shipping and international relations.

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Albert M. Goodrich

Albert M. Goodrich was an American author known for his work on naval history during the American Civil War. His notable book, "Cruise and Captures of the Alabama," provides a detailed account of the Confederate raider CSS Alabama and its impact on maritime warfare. Goodrich's writing reflects a keen interest in naval engagements and the broader implications of naval power during a tumultuous period in American history. Through his work, he contributes to the understanding of naval operations and their significance in the context of the Civil War.

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