The Boys of 1812 and Other Naval Heroes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Soley, James Russell, 1850-1911

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Boys of 1812 and Other Naval Heroes" by James Russell Soley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the formative years and heroic exploits of the United States Navy during the War of 1812, along with other significant naval engagements involving early American heroes like Paul Jones and John Barry. It delves into the battles, strategies, and characters that shaped the early naval identity of the United States, providing a panoramic view of a time when the young nation sought to establish its independence and maritime strength. At the start of the narrative, the author discusses the beginnings of the Continental Navy, tracing the historical context leading up to the American Revolution and outlining the challenges faced by the colonists. Soley captures the resolve and ingenuity of early American naval officers who rose to the occasion despite a lack of resources and training. The opening segment introduces key figures, such as George Washington, who recognized the need for naval power, and discusses how their limited fleet sought to defend against the might of the British Navy while fighting for independence, showcasing a blend of bravery, strategy, and the harsh realities of warfare on the open sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The beginnings of the Navy

Biddle and the "Randolph"

War on the enemy's coast

Paul Jones's cruises

Barry and Barney

Hostilities with France

Tripoli

Impressment

The War of 1812

The "Constitution" and the "Guerrière"

The first sloop action

Decatur and Bainbridge

Captain James Lawrence

The cruise of the "Essex"

Perry and Lake Erie

The sloop actions

Macdonough and Lake Champlain

Stewart and "Old Ironsides"

The War with Algiers

The War with Mexico.

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards, paksenarrion and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-11-18