The War of 1812 and the Rise of the U.S. Navy

by Mark Collins Jenkins and David A. Taylor

Book Overview

Discover the epic naval story of the war that threatened to undo our nation in 1812. Riveting firsthand accounts enliven this official sea-level view of the conflict that proved American naval prowess a force to be reckoned with. Explore historic documents, letters, ephemera, and artifacts, including fascinating finds from the Navy's most recent underwater excavation of the war's lost ships. Featuring a colorful, diverse cast of characters--from sailors,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1426209339
• ISBN13: 9781426209338
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: National Geographic Society
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 9.3" x 12.4"