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Knights of the sea : the true story of the Boxer and the Enterprise and the War of 1812

Hanna, David 1967- (Author).

Summary: 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: print
    viii, 271 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: New York : NAL Caliber, [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).
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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Jacksonville Main Library 973.5245 HAN (Text) 36015000670485 Adult Nonfiction Available -

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