Publisher's Synopsis
""Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors Tales of 1812"" by James Barnes is a collection of stories about the American sailors who fought in the War of 1812. The book covers the naval battles between the United States and Great Britain, as well as the experiences of the sailors who manned the ships. The author, James Barnes, was a naval officer and historian who wrote extensively about naval history. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of battles, storms, and the daily life of sailors on board ship. It also includes profiles of famous American sailors, such as Isaac Hull and Stephen Decatur. Overall, ""Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors Tales of 1812"" is a fascinating account of a pivotal period in American naval history.1897. Illustrated by R.F. Zogbaum and Carlton T. Chapman. From the Preface: In present this volume of Tales of 1812 it is not the intention of the author to give detailed accounts of actions at sea or to present biographical sketches of well-known heroes; he wishes but to tell something of the ships that fought the battles, whose names are inseparably connected with a glorious past, and to relate incidents connected with the Yankee sailors who composed their crews-A Yankee Ship and a Yankee Crew-thus runs the old song; it is to exploit both in a measure that is the intention of this book. Contents: Allen, of the Chesapeake; Reuben James, Able Seaman; The Men behind the Times; The Coward; The Scapegoat; The Loss of the Vixen; In the Harbor of Fayal; The Escape of Symington; The Narragansett; Fighting Stewart; Two Duels; Dartmoor; The Rival Life-Savers; and Random Adventures.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.
