Knights of the sea : the true story of the Boxer and the Enterprise and the War of 1812 / David Hanna.
Recounts the only major sea battle witnessed by people on land during the War of 1812, involving the British ship Boxer and the USS Enterprise, which led to the U.S. Navy's changed position in the war.
Record details
- ISBN: 0451235622
- ISBN: 9780451235626
- Physical Description: viii, 271 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : NAL Caliber, [2012]
- Copyright: ©2012
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-246) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Prologue: September 5, 1813 -- Portsmouth, England -- Philadelphia -- The Boxer -- The Enterprise -- The War -- The Maritime War -- Home Front -- The Battle -- The Brotherhood -- Epilogue: July 15, 2007 -- Appendix A: Court-martial of Boxer's Surviving Officers -- Appendix B: Court-martial of William Harper (selected excerpts).
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Blyth, Samuel, 1783-1813.
Burrows, William, 1785-1813.
Great Britain. Royal Navy > Officers > Biography.
United States. Navy > Officers > Biography.
Boxer (Brig : 1813)
Enterprise (Brig : 1812-1823)
Atlantic Coast (Me.) > History, Naval > 19th century.
Pemaquid Region (Me.) > History, Naval > 19th century.
United States > History > War of 1812 > Biography.
United States > History > War of 1812 > Naval operations. - Genre:
- Biographies.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 973.5245 HAN (Text) | 36015000670485 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
