The Fight for a Free Sea by Ralph D. Paine
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Title: The Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812 The Chronicles of America Series, Volume 17
Author: Ralph D. Paine
Release Date: July 30, 2006 [EBook #18941]
Language: English
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[Illustration: "OLD IRONSIDES"
The old frigate Constitution as she appears today in her snug berth at the Boston Navy Yard where she is preserved as an historical relic.
Photograph by N. L. Stebbins, Boston.]
THE FIGHT FOR A FREE SEA
A CHRONICLE OF THE WAR OF 1812
BY RALPH D. PAINE
[Illustration]
VOLUME 17 THE CHRONICLES OF AMERICA SERIES ALLEN JOHNSON, EDITOR
1920
CONTENTS
I. "ON TO CANADA!" II. LOST GROUND REGAINED III. PERRY AND LAKE ERIE IV. EBB AND FLOW ON THE NORTHERN FRONT V. THE NAVY ON BLUE WATER VI. MATCHLESS FRIGATES AND THEIR DUELS VII. "DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP!" VIII. THE LAST CRUISE OF THE ESSEX IX. VICTORY ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN X. PEACE WITH HONOR
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE INDEX
ILLUSTRATIONS
"OLD IRONSIDES"