Isaac Hull, Captain of Old Ironsides: The Life and Fighting Times of Isaac Hall and the U. S. Frigate Constitution
by Grant, Bruce
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- Very Good in Good dust jacket; Edges rubbed, jacket tattered, spine faded.
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Chicago: Pellegrini & Cudahy. Very Good in Good dust jacket; Edges rubbed, jacket tattered, spine faded.. 1947. First Printing. Hardcover. Blue cloth. Black and white frontispiece portrait photo, black and white photos and illustrations, glossary, bibliography, and acknowledgment. Hull's original description of the capture of the Guerriere which was suppressed at his request and which is published here for the first time in full, the naval aspect of Eaton's march on Derne, the timing of Peble's fifth attack on Tripoli, all make Captain of Old Ironsides a real contribution to the memory of a heroic man and ship. (rear jacket flap) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 418 pages .
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- Title
- Isaac Hull, Captain of Old Ironsides: The Life and Fighting Times of Isaac Hall and the U. S. Frigate Constitution
- Author
- Grant, Bruce
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good in Good dust jacket; Edges rubbed, jacket tattered, spine faded.
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- 1
- Edition
- First Printing
- Publisher
- Pellegrini & Cudahy
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1947
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- 0.00 lbs
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