Description: In July 1862, Confederate Captain Raphael Semmes took command of a secret new warship. At the helm of the /Alabama/, he became the most hated and feared man along the Union coast, as well as a Confederate legend. Now, with unparalleled authority, depth, and a vivid sense of the excitement and danger of the time, Stephen Fox describes Captain Semmess remarkable wartime exploits.
Brief description:
Barrett Whitener has been narrating audiobooks since 1992. His recordings have won several awards, including the prestigious Audie Award and numerous Earphones Awards. AudioFile magazine has named him one of the Best Voices of the Century.
Review Quotes:
"Meticulously researched and entertaining...A true tale of pirates, spies and naval warfare that reads like a thriller."
-- "Atlanta Journal-Constitution"