Author: James Tormey
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625857950
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The Virginia Navy, led by Commodore James Barron, raised more than fifty vessels to aid the fight against the British Empire. The ships kept open vital trade passages to the West Indies that allowed for goods and supplies to reach American shores despite English blockades. Barron defended his birthplace at the Battle of Hampton, suffered near-destruction at the hands of Benedict Arnold and supported the French navy in the decisive victory at Yorktown. Author James Tormey reveals these stories and more in a maritime adventure through the history of the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary era.
The Virginia Navy in the Revolution: Hampton’s Commodore James Barron and His Fleet
Author: James Tormey
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625857950
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The Virginia Navy, led by Commodore James Barron, raised more than fifty vessels to aid the fight against the British Empire. The ships kept open vital trade passages to the West Indies that allowed for goods and supplies to reach American shores despite English blockades. Barron defended his birthplace at the Battle of Hampton, suffered near-destruction at the hands of Benedict Arnold and supported the French navy in the decisive victory at Yorktown. Author James Tormey reveals these stories and more in a maritime adventure through the history of the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary era.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625857950
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The Virginia Navy, led by Commodore James Barron, raised more than fifty vessels to aid the fight against the British Empire. The ships kept open vital trade passages to the West Indies that allowed for goods and supplies to reach American shores despite English blockades. Barron defended his birthplace at the Battle of Hampton, suffered near-destruction at the hands of Benedict Arnold and supported the French navy in the decisive victory at Yorktown. Author James Tormey reveals these stories and more in a maritime adventure through the history of the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary era.
The Virginia Navy in the Revolution
Author: James Tormey
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
ISBN: 9781540203380
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
The Virginia Navy, led by Commodore James Barron, raised more than fifty vessels to aid the fight against the British Empire. The ships kept open vital trade passages to the West Indies that allowed for goods and supplies to reach American shores despite English blockades. Barron defended his birthplace at the Battle of Hampton, suffered near-destruction at the hands of Benedict Arnold and supported the French navy in the decisive victory at Yorktown. Author James Tormey reveals these stories and more in a maritime adventure through the history of the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary era.
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
ISBN: 9781540203380
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
The Virginia Navy, led by Commodore James Barron, raised more than fifty vessels to aid the fight against the British Empire. The ships kept open vital trade passages to the West Indies that allowed for goods and supplies to reach American shores despite English blockades. Barron defended his birthplace at the Battle of Hampton, suffered near-destruction at the hands of Benedict Arnold and supported the French navy in the decisive victory at Yorktown. Author James Tormey reveals these stories and more in a maritime adventure through the history of the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary era.
On this Day in Hampton History
Author: Wythe Holt & Edward B. Hicks
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467139742
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Hampton is a historical jewel of the Commonwealth. One day at a time, authors Wythe Holt and Edward B. Hicks offer up fascinating stories of the people and events that shaped it. The city's story begins at the origins of Old Point Comfort as early as 1608, long before the American Revolution. The Emancipation Proclamation was first read to the public on the grounds of today's Hampton University under what would soon be called the Emancipation Oak. NASA's Langley Research Center helped send astronauts to space and tested such icons as the Apollo lunar lander. Fort Monroe encompasses nearly two centuries of service to the country as the largest moated fort in North America. Join Holt and Hicks and enjoy the rich historical legacy every day of the year.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467139742
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Hampton is a historical jewel of the Commonwealth. One day at a time, authors Wythe Holt and Edward B. Hicks offer up fascinating stories of the people and events that shaped it. The city's story begins at the origins of Old Point Comfort as early as 1608, long before the American Revolution. The Emancipation Proclamation was first read to the public on the grounds of today's Hampton University under what would soon be called the Emancipation Oak. NASA's Langley Research Center helped send astronauts to space and tested such icons as the Apollo lunar lander. Fort Monroe encompasses nearly two centuries of service to the country as the largest moated fort in North America. Join Holt and Hicks and enjoy the rich historical legacy every day of the year.
The South in the Building of the Nation: Southern biography, ed. by W. L. Fleming
Author: Julian Alvin Carroll Chandler
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 646
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 646
Book Description
The South in the Building of the Nation
Author:
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
ISBN: 9781589809468
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
ISBN: 9781589809468
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
Southern Workman and Hampton School Record
Author:
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Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
The Southern Workman
Author:
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Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 766
Book Description
The May or June issue of 1900-1939 includes the report of the institute's president for 1900-1939.
Publisher:
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Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 766
Book Description
The May or June issue of 1900-1939 includes the report of the institute's president for 1900-1939.
The Southern literary messenger
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 978
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 978
Book Description
Southern and Western Literary Messenger and Review
Author:
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Category : Confederate States of America
Languages : en
Pages : 1012
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Confederate States of America
Languages : en
Pages : 1012
Book Description
Southern Literary Messenger
Author:
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description