Life In A Man Of War: Scenes In Old Ironsides During Her Cruise In The Pacific (1841)

""Life In A Man Of War: Scenes In Old Ironsides During Her Cruise In The Pacific"" is a book written by Henry James Mercier in 1841. The book is a detailed account of life on board the USS Constitution, also known as ""Old Ironsides"", during her cruise in the Pacific Ocean. The author, who was a sailor on the ship, describes the daily routine of the crew, the ship's navigation, and the various ports of call visited during the voyage. The book also provides a vivid description of the battles fought by the ship during the War of 1812, including the famous victory over the HMS Guerriere. Overall, ""Life In A Man Of War"" is a fascinating historical account of life on board a naval vessel in the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry James Mercier
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 07/17/2009
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.57d
ISBN: 9781104780234

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