This thrilling account of one of the most dramatic naval battles of the American Civil War will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story of the CSS Alabama and the USS Kearsarge is one of cunning, bravery, and sheer luck, and the author does an excellent job of conveying the excitement and danger of the encounter.

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