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Constitution vs. Guerriere: Frigates During the War of 1812 (Osprey Duel, No. 19)
by Lardas, Mark
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- near fine
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1846034345
- ISBN 13
- 9781846034343
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About This Item
New York: Osprey Publishing, 2009. 1st Printing. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 7x0x9. Rava, Giuseppe. First printing. Rear cover lightly toned. 2009 Soft Cover. 80 pp. Famed as a classic naval duel, the clash between two sailing frigates of the nineteenth century affords its victor immeasurable fame and glory. During the War of 1812, the Royal Navy and United States Navy squared off in a number of such duels, the most famous between the USS Constitution and HMS Guerrière. Tactics between the two nations varied enormously, with the American Navy favoring twenty-four pound guns, heavy carronades, and larger crews, while the British tended to equip its frigates with eighteen-pound guns and smaller, more economical crews. Through first-hand accounts of officers and sailors present at the battles and fascinating comparisons of artillery, crew ability and tactical achievements, this book offers an unparalleled insight into the ruthless reality of frigate battles in the War of 1812.
Synopsis
Mark Lardas holds a degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, but spent his early career at the Johnson Space Center doing Space Shuttle structural analysis and space navigation. An amateur historian and a long-time ship modeler, Mark Lardas is currently working in League City, Texas. He has written extensively about modeling as well as naval, maritime, and military history.
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- Yesterday's Muse Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2341910
- Title
- Constitution vs. Guerriere: Frigates During the War of 1812 (Osprey Duel, No. 19)
- Author
- Lardas, Mark
- Illustrator
- Rava, Giuseppe
- Format/Binding
- Soft Cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Printing
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1846034345
- ISBN 13
- 9781846034343
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2009
- Size
- 7x0x9
- Keywords
- MILITARY HISTORY TRANSPORTATION NAVAL NAUTICAL BOATS WATERCRAFT CONSTITUTION GUERRIERE FRIGATES WAR OF 1812 OSPREY DUEL
- X weight
- 10 oz
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About Yesterday's Muse Books
Yesterday's Muse Inc. is an independent used & rare bookseller that has been in operation for over 15 years. We opened our first 'brick and mortar' storefront in December of 2008 in our hometown of Webster, NY.Owner Jonathan Smalter is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), former vice president of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), both of which are trade organizations created to promote ethical online selling practices, and to encourage continuing education among fellow booksellers. He is also a 2011 graduate of the Colorado Antiquarian Book Seminar (CABS). He has nearly 20 years of experience in the book trade, during which time he has become adept at evaluating used and collectible books.
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