"The Alabama and Sumter Cruise from the Personal Journals and Other Papers of Commander R. Samms, C.S.N., and Other Officers" - This book allows readers to immerse themselves in the historical events of the American Civil War through the personal records of Commander R. Samms and other officers. First-hand accounts follow the journey of the battleships Alabama and Sumter, giving readers a unique opportunity to better understand and imagine life at sea during this complex historical era. The book is a valuable resource for military history buffs and scholars of the American Civil War.