Chronicles the life of Stephen Decatur, discussing his childhood in Philadelphia, schooling, entrance in the U.S. Navy, years as a naval captain, military achievements, and other related topics.
This book tells of some of the naval battles of the Revolutionary War, from the first voyage of the Continental Navy to the defeat of the British at Yorktown.
Describes the life and times of the well-known naval hero of the American Revolution, John Paul Jones, who is called the father of the United States Navy.
Presents a collection of 300 prints, engravings, and journal sketches, complemented by a series of essays which together illustrate wartime life at sea during the opening years of the French Revolution, and includes background details on subjects such as weapons and ships.
Discusses the role of privateers in the American Revolution with emphasis on the contributions of such individuals as Nathaniel Fanning and Silas Talbot.
After the British establish a fort on the Penobscot River, the Massachusetts patriots--among them General Peleg Wadsworth and Colonel Paul Revere--mount an expedition to oust the redcoats.
