1848 American Naval Battles War of 1812 Algiers US NAVY Frigates Tripoli Pirates

1848 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. This comprehensive work, initially released anonymously but later attributed to Horace Kimball and B. Badger, chronicles the 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. The narrative is supported by 20 detailed, full-page engravings depicting key ships and moments of American naval warfare. The book describes the origin of the Navy, significant battles, and operations in various theaters such as the Mediterranean, and the evolution of naval strategies and ship design over the years, all while providing insights into the lives and actions of prominent naval figures.

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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.

Concord, N.H.: Luther Roby, 1848.

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • v, [1], 7-278, [2]
  • 20 engravings (including frontispiece and vignette title page)
• Reference(s): Howes K-135; Sabin 1165
  • 1831 ed
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
  • Dark brown cloth
• Size: ~7.75in X 5.25in (19.5cm x 13cm)

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