The War of 1812 and the Rise of the U.S. Navy

by: Mark Collins Jenkins - David Taylor

The War of 1812 and the Rise of the U.S. Navy
Author: Mark Collins Jenkins, David Taylor

Publisher: National Geographic Society

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Format: Hardback

Publication date: 03 April 2012

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ISBN: 1426209339 ISBN 13: 9781426209338

The War of 1812 and the Rise of the U.S. Navy by Mark Collins Jenkins - David Taylor

Lets you discover the epic naval story of the war that threatened to undo our nation in 1812. Featuring a diverse cast of characters - from sailors, spies, and ship's surgeons to commodores, Navy wives, and privateers men - this title presents a panorama of this defining moment in US history. Top page

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Discover the epic naval story of the war that threatened to undo our nation in 1812. Riveting firsthand accounts enliven this official sea-level view of the conflict that proved American naval prowess a force to be reckoned with. Explore historic documents, letters, ephemera, and artifacts, including fascinating finds from the Navy's most recent underwater excavation of the war's lost ships. Featuring a colorful, diverse cast of characters - from sailors, spies, and ship's surgeons to commodores, Navy wives, and privateers men - and incorporating hundreds of photographs, period illustrations, and contemporary and original maps, "The War of 1812 and the Rise of the U.S. Navy" is a sweeping panorama of a defining moment in U.S. history and a must-read for maritime aficionados and general history buffs alike. Top page

General info

Publisher & Imprint: National Geographic Society

City: Hanover, PA

Pages: 288

More info: height 305 mm width 229 mm weight 1928 gr thickness 30 mm

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Age recommended: General/trade

Subject Indexing & Classification Dewey:(DC23) 973.525 Library of Congress Subject: United States - History

Departments: Naval forces & warfare;

Record updated at: 24 May, 2013 time: 13:33


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