Publisher's Synopsis
""Old Ironside: The Story of a Shipwreck"" is a historical book written by John H. Amory in 1837. The book tells the story of the USS Constitution, an American warship that was built in 1797 and played a significant role in the War of 1812. The book focuses on the ship's famous battle with the HMS Guerriere, which earned her the nickname ""Old Ironsides."" The book also recounts the ship's later years, including her use as a training ship and her eventual retirement. However, the main focus of the book is the ship's near-destruction during a storm off the coast of Nova Scotia in 1835. The author describes the harrowing experience of the crew as they battled to save the ship from sinking, and the subsequent efforts to repair and restore her. Overall, ""Old Ironside: The Story of a Shipwreck"" is a fascinating account of a famous ship's contributions to American history, as well as a thrilling tale of survival and resilience in the face of disaster.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.
