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Old Ironsides And Old Adams: Stray Leaves From The Log Book Of A Man-Of-War's Man (1846)

Old Ironsides And Old Adams: Stray Leaves From The Log Book Of A Man-Of-War's Man (1846)

Denison, Charles Wheeler

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ISBN10: 1166276341
ISBN13: 9781166276348
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Old Ironsides and Old Adams: Stray Leaves from the Log Book of a Man-of-War's Man is a book written by Charles Wheeler Denison, first published in 1846. The book is a personal account of Denison's experiences serving on two of the most famous ships in American naval history: the USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, and the USS Adams.Denison's narrative is a collection of anecdotes and observations about life on board these ships, as well as his interactions with fellow sailors and officers. He describes the daily routines, the challenges of sailing in rough seas, and the excitement of engaging in battle.The book also provides historical context for the ships and the events they were involved in, including the War of 1812 and the Barbary Wars. Denison's descriptions of naval battles and the tactics used by American sailors offer a unique perspective on these important moments in American history.Overall, Old Ironsides and Old Adams is a fascinating look at life on board a man-of-war in the early 19th century, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval history or the history of the United States.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.

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