The cruise of the Essex
Subtitle: an incident from the War of 1812.
Publisher: Macrae Smith
Published: 1969
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 157
Subjects: Porter, David, 1780-1843 -- Juvenile literature.; Porter, David, 1780-1843.; Essex (Frigate) -- Juvenile literature.; Essex (Frigate); United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Naval operations -- Juvenile literature.; United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Naval operations.
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: A biography of Captain David Porter and the U.S. frigate Essex which he commanded during its seventeen-month voyage so vital to the outcome of the War of 1812.