9781333487126 - The Hampton L. Carson Collection of Engraved Portraits of American Naval Commanders and Early American Explorers and Navigators (Classic Reprint): ... Sea and Land ... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book compiles a remarkable collection of engraved portraits of officers in the United States Navy, capturing their likenesses during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. The author has meticulously gathered these portraits, recognizing the absence of such a collection in existing repositories and the importance of preserving these visual records. The book presents an array of naval heroes, including Commodores John Paul Jones, Isaac Chauncey, Oliver Hazard Perry, and David Porter, among many others. These portraits offer a glimpse into the faces of those who played pivotal roles in shaping the course of American naval history. The book's significance lies in its ability to transport readers back in time, allowing them to connect with the bravery and sacrifice of these naval officers while gaining a deeper understanding of their contributions to the nation's maritime legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.