Author: Kenneth E. Lawson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Essex (Mass. : Town)
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Essex Vessels in Times of War
Author: Kenneth E. Lawson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Essex (Mass. : Town)
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Essex (Mass. : Town)
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
The British Raid on Essex
Author: Jerry Roberts
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
ISBN: 0819574775
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
This is the dynamic account of one of the most destructive maritime actions to take place in Connecticut history: the 1814 British attack on the privateers of Pettipaug, known today as the British Raid on Essex. During the height of the War of 1812, 136 Royal marines and sailors made their way up the Connecticut River from warships anchored in Long Island Sound. Guided by a well-paid American traitor the British navigated the Saybrook shoals and advanced up the river under cover of darkness. By the time it was over, the British had burned twenty-seven American vessels, including six newly built privateers. It was the largest single maritime loss of the war. Yet this story has been virtually left out of the history books—the forgotten battle of the forgotten war. This new account from author and historian Jerry Roberts is the definitive overview of this event and includes a wealth of new information drawn from recent research and archaeological finds. Lavish illustrations and detailed maps bring the battle to life.
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
ISBN: 0819574775
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
This is the dynamic account of one of the most destructive maritime actions to take place in Connecticut history: the 1814 British attack on the privateers of Pettipaug, known today as the British Raid on Essex. During the height of the War of 1812, 136 Royal marines and sailors made their way up the Connecticut River from warships anchored in Long Island Sound. Guided by a well-paid American traitor the British navigated the Saybrook shoals and advanced up the river under cover of darkness. By the time it was over, the British had burned twenty-seven American vessels, including six newly built privateers. It was the largest single maritime loss of the war. Yet this story has been virtually left out of the history books—the forgotten battle of the forgotten war. This new account from author and historian Jerry Roberts is the definitive overview of this event and includes a wealth of new information drawn from recent research and archaeological finds. Lavish illustrations and detailed maps bring the battle to life.
U.S.S. Essex
Author: Frances Diane Robotti
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
ISBN:
Category : Frigates
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The USS Essex, a thirty-two-gun frigate built in 1799 by the merchants of Salem, was known around the world for her speed and graceful lines, achieving a brilliant series of dramatic firsts for the young American navy.
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
ISBN:
Category : Frigates
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The USS Essex, a thirty-two-gun frigate built in 1799 by the merchants of Salem, was known around the world for her speed and graceful lines, achieving a brilliant series of dramatic firsts for the young American navy.
Old Time Ships of Salem
Author: Essex Institute
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Shipping
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Shipping
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
With Porter in the Essex. A Story of His Famous Cruise in the Southern Waters During the War of 1812
Author: James Otis
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
In 'With Porter in the Essex. A Story of His Famous Cruise in the Southern Waters During the War of 1812' by James Otis, readers are taken on a thrilling historical journey through the War of 1812. The book is a finely crafted piece of historical fiction, providing vivid descriptions of naval battles and the tense atmosphere of war. Otis seamlessly weaves historical events with a captivating narrative style, making the reader feel as if they are right there alongside Porter on his daring cruise in the Essex. James Otis, a well-known author of historical fiction, draws upon his extensive research and knowledge of the time period to bring this story to life. His attention to detail and ability to create realistic characters showcase his expertise in crafting engaging historical narratives. I highly recommend 'With Porter in the Essex' to any reader interested in naval history, military fiction, or simply a well-written historical novel. Otis' masterful storytelling and compelling depiction of the War of 1812 make this book a must-read for history enthusiasts and fiction fans alike.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
In 'With Porter in the Essex. A Story of His Famous Cruise in the Southern Waters During the War of 1812' by James Otis, readers are taken on a thrilling historical journey through the War of 1812. The book is a finely crafted piece of historical fiction, providing vivid descriptions of naval battles and the tense atmosphere of war. Otis seamlessly weaves historical events with a captivating narrative style, making the reader feel as if they are right there alongside Porter on his daring cruise in the Essex. James Otis, a well-known author of historical fiction, draws upon his extensive research and knowledge of the time period to bring this story to life. His attention to detail and ability to create realistic characters showcase his expertise in crafting engaging historical narratives. I highly recommend 'With Porter in the Essex' to any reader interested in naval history, military fiction, or simply a well-written historical novel. Otis' masterful storytelling and compelling depiction of the War of 1812 make this book a must-read for history enthusiasts and fiction fans alike.
Fourth Arm of Defense
Author: Salvatore R. Mercogliano
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 9780945274964
Category : Merchant marine
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
This publication is the eighth in the series The U.S. Navy and the Vietnam War. The publication focuses on the sealift and logistic operations during the war and includes a number of photographs as well as sidebars detailing specific people and ships involved in the logistic operations. This historical pictorial reference would be of interest to students, historians, members of the military, specifically the Navy, and military leaders, veterans, Vietnam War veterans, and the U.S. merchant marines.
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 9780945274964
Category : Merchant marine
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
This publication is the eighth in the series The U.S. Navy and the Vietnam War. The publication focuses on the sealift and logistic operations during the war and includes a number of photographs as well as sidebars detailing specific people and ships involved in the logistic operations. This historical pictorial reference would be of interest to students, historians, members of the military, specifically the Navy, and military leaders, veterans, Vietnam War veterans, and the U.S. merchant marines.
The Naval War of 1812; Or, the History of the United States Navy During the Last War with Great Britain, to Which Is Appended an Account of the Battle of New Orleans; Volume 1
Author: Theodore Roosevelt
Publisher: Franklin Classics
ISBN: 9780342577903
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Franklin Classics
ISBN: 9780342577903
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Beans, Bullets, and Black Oil
Author: Worrall Reed Carter
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Logistics, Naval
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Logistics, Naval
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Free Trade and Sailors' Rights in the War of 1812
Author: Paul A. Gilje
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107355109
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
On 2 July 1812, Captain David Porter raised a banner on the USS Essex proclaiming 'a free trade and sailors rights', thus creating a political slogan that explained the War of 1812. Free trade demanded the protection of American commerce, while sailors' rights insisted that the British end the impressment of seamen from American ships. Repeated for decades in Congress and in taverns, the slogan reminds us today that the second war with Great Britain was not a mistake. It was a contest for the ideals of the American Revolution bringing together both the high culture of the Enlightenment to establish a new political economy and the low culture of the common folk to assert the equality of humankind. Understanding the War of 1812 and the motto that came to explain it – free trade and sailors' rights – allows us to better comprehend the origins of the American nation.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107355109
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
On 2 July 1812, Captain David Porter raised a banner on the USS Essex proclaiming 'a free trade and sailors rights', thus creating a political slogan that explained the War of 1812. Free trade demanded the protection of American commerce, while sailors' rights insisted that the British end the impressment of seamen from American ships. Repeated for decades in Congress and in taverns, the slogan reminds us today that the second war with Great Britain was not a mistake. It was a contest for the ideals of the American Revolution bringing together both the high culture of the Enlightenment to establish a new political economy and the low culture of the common folk to assert the equality of humankind. Understanding the War of 1812 and the motto that came to explain it – free trade and sailors' rights – allows us to better comprehend the origins of the American nation.
Essex-class Carriers
Author: Alan Raven
Publisher: Naval Inst Press
ISBN: 9780870210211
Category : Aircraft carriers
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Publisher: Naval Inst Press
ISBN: 9780870210211
Category : Aircraft carriers
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description