Autographed first edition. With a foreword, preface, historical background, appendices, bibliography, and indices by persons, Indians, and topics. A detailed history book covering various aspects of the lives of the shipmen of Maryland, and their interactions with the local Native Americans. Laid-in is a sheet of paper with two signatures on it, as well as a pamphlet for the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows. Some wear rubbing and chips along extremities, joints separating with front cover almost detached. xvi, 856 pages. cloth. 8vo..
Raphael Semmes was an officer in the Confederate navy during the American Civil War. Prior to this, he had been a serving officer in the United States Navy from 1826 through 1860.