Here Comes The Alabama. (Inscribed) – Bradlow, Edna and Frank

The Career of a Confederate Raider

Inscribed by the author. The story of the American ship that inspired the Cape Malay song ‘Daar Kom Die Alabama’. From the capture of a Federal ship, the Sea-Bride inside Table Bay, her voyage across the oceans for two years capturing and sinking 57 American Ships during the Civil War to her finally sinking in battle in the English Channel. Though British built and manned – except for officers – this southern rebel ship never visited an American port during that career. 16 Illustrations. Some light toning to feps. 128 Pages. Contents clean and tightly bound. 1st Edition. Condition: Very good. Dust jacket: Good. Some light edge-wear and creasing. Sunning to spine. Hardcover.

Publisher: A A Balkema
Date Published: 1958
Publication Place: Cape Town
First Edition: Yes
Signed: Yes
Condition: Very good.
Binding: Hardcover.
Has Dust Jacket: Yes
Jacket Condition: Good. Some light edge-wear and creasing. Sunning to spine.
Dimensions: 21cm x 12.5cm 1.5cm