Recollections of a Naval Life, Including the Cruises of the Confederate States Steamers

This fascinating memoir offers a firsthand account of naval life during the American Civil War, as seen through the eyes of Confederate officer John McIntosh Kell. From the daring exploits of the Sumter and the Alabama to the political turmoil of the South, Kell's recollections provide a unique perspective on this turbulent period in history.

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