To the Uttermost Ends of the Earth

In this riveting account of the Civil War's greatest naval confrontation, historians Phil Keith and Tom Clavin recount the dramatic battle between the Confederate raider CSS Alabama and the Union warship USS Kearsarge on June 19, 1864, off the coast of France. The narrative highlights the pivotal roles of captains John Winslow and Raphael Semmes, focusing on Winslow's relentless fourteen-month pursuit of Semmes across international waters. As he follows orders to hunt down the Alabama, the story unfolds into a climactic showdown that would alter the course of naval warfare and dampen the Confederate threat at sea. This compelling audiobook is accompanied by a supplemental PDF for deeper engagement.