1840 American Naval Battles War of 1812 Algiers US NAVY Frigates Tripoli Pirates

1840 American Naval Battles War of 1812 Algiers US NAVY Frigates Tripoli Pirates

“American Naval Battles” is an extensive historical account of the United States Navy’s engagements from its inception in 1794 up to the time of the book’s publication. Initially released anonymously, this work was later attributed to Horace Kimball and B. Badger. The text chronicles the history of naval conflicts involving the U.S including early skirmishes with France and Tripoli, the War of 1812 against Great Britain, confrontations with Algiers, and the notable battles of New Orleans and Baltimore. Contents also include descriptions of the origin of the Navy, significant battles, operations in various theaters such as the Mediterranean, the evolution of naval strategies and ship design over the years, as well as the lives and actions of prominent naval figures. Accompanying the narrative are 19 detailed, full-page engravings depicting important ships and moments of American naval warfare.

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[KIMBALL, Horace]; [BADGER, B.]

American Naval Battles; Being a Complete History of the Battles Fought by the Navy of the United States, From its Establishment in 1794 to the Present Time; Including the Wars with France and Tripoli; the Late War with Great Britain, and with Algiers; with an Account of the Attack on Baltimore, and of the Battle of New Orleans. Embellished with Twenty Elegant Engravings, Representing Battles, &c.

Boston: Charles Gaylord, 1840.

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • v, [1], 7-278, [2]
  • 19 full-page engravings, plus vignette title page
• Reference(s): Howes K-135; Sabin 1165
  • 1831 ed
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~8in X 5.25in (20cm x 13cm)

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