In Pursuit of the Essex: Heroism and Hubris on the High Seas in the War of 1812 by Ben Hughes

In Pursuit of the Essex: Heroism and Hubris on the High Seas in the War of 1812

Ben Hughes

240 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

nonfiction informative medium-paced
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On 26 October 1812, during the war between Britain and the United States, the frigate USS Essex set sail on the most remarkable voyage in the early history of the US navy. After rounding Cape Horn, she proceeded to systematically destroy the Briti...

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