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LoC No.: 04023566

Title: Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812

Note: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812" by James Barnes is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores tales from the War of 1812, focusing on the ships and sailors that defined this pivotal period in American maritime history. The author aims to recount vibrant stories from this era, presenting the bravery and experiences of the sailors who served on these iconic vessels, such as the frigate "Chesapeake". At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by providing context about the ill-fated "Chesapeake", which was notoriously known for its early struggles. The narrative introduces Captain James Barron and his crew, composed of a mix of experienced sailors and inexperienced recruits as they prepare for departure amidst tensions with British forces. The captain's past honors set against the backdrop of rising conflicts leads to a fateful encounter between the "Chesapeake" and the British frigate "Leopard", culminating in a dramatic and tragic incident at sea. This opening establishes a rich historical tapestry filled with themes of honor, conflict, and the perils of naval warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Barnes, James, 1866-1936

Illustrator: Chapman, Carlton T., 1860-1925

Illustrator: Zogbaum, Rufus Fairchild, 1849-1925

EBook No.: 36136

Published: May 17, 2011

Downloads: 84

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Naval operations -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 04023566

Title: Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812

Note: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812" by James Barnes is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores tales from the War of 1812, focusing on the ships and sailors that defined this pivotal period in American maritime history. The author aims to recount vibrant stories from this era, presenting the bravery and experiences of the sailors who served on these iconic vessels, such as the frigate "Chesapeake". At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by providing context about the ill-fated "Chesapeake", which was notoriously known for its early struggles. The narrative introduces Captain James Barron and his crew, composed of a mix of experienced sailors and inexperienced recruits as they prepare for departure amidst tensions with British forces. The captain's past honors set against the backdrop of rising conflicts leads to a fateful encounter between the "Chesapeake" and the British frigate "Leopard", culminating in a dramatic and tragic incident at sea. This opening establishes a rich historical tapestry filled with themes of honor, conflict, and the perils of naval warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Barnes, James, 1866-1936

Illustrator: Chapman, Carlton T., 1860-1925

Illustrator: Zogbaum, Rufus Fairchild, 1849-1925

EBook No.: 36136

Published: May 17, 2011

Downloads: 84

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Naval operations -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.