A Full And Correct Account Of The Chief Naval Occurrences Of The Late War Between Great Britain And The United States Of America: Preceded By A Cursor (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354440847)

Written soon after the War of 1812, William James offers an unsparing chronicle of the struggle for command of the sea between Britain and the young United States. Every ship and gun counts. From single-ship duels on the Atlantic to actions on the inland lakes, this landmark of war of 1812 naval history sets out what happened, who fought, and what was truly at stake. Opening with a pointed examination of American reports of earlier engagements, James then traces the principal naval operations war of 1812, from war of 1812 sea battles amid Atlantic maritime conflicts 1812 to the decisive great lakes naval campaigns. He weighs tonnage, crews, armament, and casualties to reveal the realities of early 19th century naval warfare at the height of the royal navy age of sail. Long valued in british american naval history as a rigorous war of 1812 reference book and reference for naval historians, it also serves general readers as a vivid guide to age of sail naval warfare. With its original plates, this stands as a rare illustrated war of 1812 history of lasting authority. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this authoritative chronicle is restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, it belongs with studies of naval operations war of 1812 and on the shelves of enthusiasts drawn to first-hand war of 1812 naval history and the drama of wooden walls at sea.

Author: William James
ISBN-10: 9354440843
ISBN-13: 9789354440847
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 02/17/2021
Pages: 788
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.74d