Two Years and a Half in the American Navy, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Wines, E. C.

9781333173388: Two Years and a Half in the American Navy, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1333173385 ISBN 13 : 9781333173388

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Explore a vivid early 19th‑century voyage on the U.S. frigate Constellation, from England to the Mediterranean and the Levant. This diary‑style account follows a U.S. Navy cruise spanning 1829–1831, offering a firsthand look at life at sea, naval routines, and distant ports during a pivotal era of American maritime history.

Written in clear, accessible prose, the book blends nautical detail with scenes of travel, diplomacy, and exploration. Readers get a front‑row seat to shipboard daily life, heralded salutes, and the rhythms of squadron maneuvering, along with the authors’ reflections on places and events encountered along the way. The narrative focuses on the voyage’s premise, the people aboard, and the geopolitical context of early American naval adventure abroad.

Follow the ship’s daily routines, from sailing maneuvers to the discipline of life at sea.

Experience vivid descriptions of harbors, coastlines, and port towns visited by an American crew.

Learn about the era’s maritime diplomacy, notable incidents, and the duties of naval officers and sailors.

Gain historical context through the author’s observations of places like Marseille, Toulon, and other Mediterranean locales.

Ideal for readers interested in early American naval history, maritime travel, and first‑hand accounts of life aboard a 19th‑century frigate.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1333173385
ISBN 13: 9781333173388
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 370
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Two Years and a Half in the American Navy, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

E. C. Wines

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1333173385 ISBN 13 : 9781333173388

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the author's experiences as a young naval officer as part of the crew of the USS Constellation. The author describes his travels to England, the Mediterranean, and the Levant in the early 1800s. He includes detailed descriptions of the social and cultural differences between the United States and Europe, as well as the challenges and joys of life at sea. The author also provides insights into the political and diplomatic climate of the time, and the role of the US Navy in protecting American interests abroad. The book is a fascinating blend of travelogue, history, and memoir that offers a vivid glimpse of the world during a period of significant change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781333173388_0

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