""Raphael Semmes"" is a biography written by Colyer Meriwether that tells the story of one of the most controversial figures of the American Civil War, Confederate Navy Captain Raphael Semmes. The book explores Semmes' life from his early years as a sailor, through his service in the United States Navy, and his eventual defection to the Confederacy. The author provides a detailed account of Semmes' actions as the commander of the infamous Confederate...