In this first; full-scale biography that relies on Semmes's private papers; unpublished diaries; and correspondence; Spencer has produced a well-balanced and comprehensive account of the man; as well as the naval officer.
#1166901 in Books University Alabama Press 1997-04-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .60 x 5.50l; .50 #File Name: 0817308989164 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An Excellent Read!!!By JRA fascinating; and well told; account of one of the major events of the Civil Rights Movement - as seen through the eyes of a child. What I found especially interesting was all of the back stories and behind-the-scenes looks that Christburg is able to provide. While the overall story of Selma is well known; Christburg definitely provides us some new insights!6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Well done firsthand report of children's experience of the Civil Rights struggleBy Dora A. SmithMaybe not THE best book on the Civil Rights movement I've ever read; but it's very good. The pieces written by the two women; of their memories of their involvement in the Civil Rights struggle in Selma; are very well done. They really convey what the children experienced.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Civil Rights Up Front and PersonalBy Philip F. O'MaraI was at the Selma march and spoke with several of the local participants; including a few teens. Selma; Lord; Selma is a vivid; accurate; and thought-provoking book; with deeply interesting stories and a description of the work of Jonathan Daniels; one of the murdered victims of the Klan in 1965. Phil O'Mara
