Wolf of the Deep
Raphael Semmes and the Notorious Confederate Raider CSS Alabama
Published on 12. August 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-4000-9542-1 (ISBN)
Description
The electrifying story of Raphael Semmes and the CSS Alabama, the Confederate raider that destroyed Union ocean shipping and took more prizes than any other raider in naval history.
In July, 1862, Semmes received orders to take command of a secret new British-built steam warship, the Alabama. At its helm, he would become the most hated and feared man in ports up and down the Union coast—and a Confederate legend. Now, with unparalleled authority and depth, and with a vivid sense of the excitement and danger of the time, Stephen Fox tells the story of Captain Semmes's remarkable wartime exploits. From vicious naval battles off the coast of France, to plundering the cargo of Union ships in the Caribbean, this is a thrilling tale of an often overlooked chapter of the Civil War.
In July, 1862, Semmes received orders to take command of a secret new British-built steam warship, the Alabama. At its helm, he would become the most hated and feared man in ports up and down the Union coast—and a Confederate legend. Now, with unparalleled authority and depth, and with a vivid sense of the excitement and danger of the time, Stephen Fox tells the story of Captain Semmes's remarkable wartime exploits. From vicious naval battles off the coast of France, to plundering the cargo of Union ships in the Caribbean, this is a thrilling tale of an often overlooked chapter of the Civil War.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
B&W PHOTOS AND 2 MAPS
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
378 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4000-9542-1 (9781400095421)
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03/2009
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Stephen played with toys longer than the kids around him; he didn't realize why he loved them so much at the time. In retrospect, it is very clear those times of play as his first experience in storytelling. He chases that same feeling today. Stephen's work is eclectic. It's all about whatever is inspiring or troubling him at the time.Stephen's imagination has always been his favorite place to sit and think and be.For a time, Stephen tried to bend his writing and drawing into a part of "job." He drew a few small press comics, assembled series bibles, wrote screenplays, and illustrated around a hundred pieces for traditional role-playing games. The experience of contributing to other folks' dreams, though, was never fulfilling.Stephen decided a while ago he preferred to work on his own books. It's what he wants to say, how he wants to say it - art, some might call it. It's the stuff that makes him smile, cry, or just think.Writing Credits:"It's Doug the Pug" animated short - screenwriter, series bible co-writer, Tom Bancroft Productions"The Ask" feature film - story by, first draft screenplay, Laugh-O-Gram"Family Movie Night" feature film - screenplay, Tekmerion Productions"Major Dynamo" - first draft screenplay, Tom Bancroft Productions"Cyber Security Fundementals" course: 8, 2 - 3 minute videos - scripts, Southrock Ventures"The Quest" short-format feature - story by, screenwriter, Billy Graham Evangelism MinistriesIllustration Credits:"Legend of Isis" vol. 1, issue 10 - pencils, Tidalwave Productions"The Myriad: Chi Sai" 1 - 3 - pencils, Approbation Press"The Northern Lights" campaign sourcebook - illustrator, Dream Pod 9"The Rifter" quarterly magazine (2 issues) - illustrator, Palladium Games"Nightbane Survival Guide" campaign sourcebook - illustrator, Palladium Games"Traveller" game sourcebook vol. 2 - illustrator, Mongoose Games"Cyberpunk 2020 Card Game" various cards - illustrator, Social Games