Author: Willis John Abbot
Publisher:
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 546

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Author: Library of Congress
Publisher: London : Mansell
ISBN:
Category : Union catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 728

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Author: Willis John Abbot
Publisher:
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 544

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Author: Willis John Abbot
Publisher: New York : Dodd, Mead
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Category : Kings and rulers
Languages : en
Pages : 436

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Author: William S. Dudley
Publisher: Washington : Naval Historical Center, Department of Navy
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 780

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Author: Willis John Abbot
Publisher:
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 409

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Author: Willis J Abbot
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
ISBN: 9781498074360
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 420

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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1887 Edition. A History Of The Naval Battles Of The Second War With Great Britain To Which Is Prefixed An Account Of The French War Of 1798.

Author: Willis John Abbot
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020383342
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Languages : en
Pages : 0

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A comprehensive look at the naval battles of the War of 1812, including the famous battles of Lake Erie and the Battle of New Orleans. Abbot provides detailed accounts of the ships and sailors involved, as well as the political and strategic implications of these battles for both the United States and Great Britain. With maps and illustrations throughout, this book is a must-read for naval history enthusiasts and American history buffs alike. 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. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author: Willis J. Abbot
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 409

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Author: Willis John Abbot
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
ISBN: 9781230366395
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 112

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1887 edition. Excerpt: ... During this ineffectual firing, the two ships were continually drawing nearer together, and the gunners on the "Constitution" were becoming more and more restive under their inaction. Capt. Hull was pacing the quarter-deck with short, quick steps, trying to look cool, but inwardly on fire with excitement. As the shot of the enemy began to take effect, and the impatience of the gunners grew more intense, Lieut. Morris, the second in command, asked leave to respond with a broadside. "Not yet," responded Capt. Hull with cool decision. Some minutes later, the request was repeated, and met with the same response, while the captain never ceased his pacing of the deck. When within about half pistol-shot, another broadside came from the "Guerriere." Then the smothered excitement in Hull's breast broke out. "Now, boys, pour it into them!" he shouted at the top of his lungs, gesticulating with such violence that the tight breeches of his naval uniform split clear down the side. Lieut. Morris seconded the captain in cheering on the crew. "Hull her, boys! Hull her!" he shouted; and the crew, catching up the cry, made the decks ring with shouts of "Hull her!" as they rapidly loaded and let fly again. The effect of their first broadside was terrific. Deep down in the cock-pit of the '/Guerriere," Capt. Orne, who had been listening to the muffled thunder of the cannonade at long range, suddenly "heard a tremendous explosion from the opposing frigate. The effect of her shot seemed to make the 'Guerriere' reel and tremble, as though she had received the shock of an earthquake. Immediately after this, I heard a tremendous shock on deck, and was told that the mizzen-mast was shot away. In a few moments afterward, the cock-pit was filled with wounded men...".