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.

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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. Item number: #41620 Price: $499 [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 o v, [1], 7-278, [2] o 20 engravings (including frontispiece and vignette title page) Reference(s): Howes K-135; Sabin 1165 o 1831 ed Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o Dark brown cloth Size: ~7.75in X 5.25in (19.5cm x 13cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 41620 Photos available upon request. N° de ref. del artículo 41620

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