In pursuit of the Essex : a tale of heroism and hubris in the war of 1812
Hughes, Ben2016
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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 British South Seas whaling fleet. When news reached the Royal Navy's South American station at Rio de Janeiro, HMS Phoebe was sent off in pursuit. So began one of the most extraordinary chases in naval history. 'In Pursuit of the Essex' follows the adventures of both hunter and hunted as well as a host of colourful characters that crossed their paths. Traitorous Nantucket whalers, Chilean revolutionaries, British spies, a Peruvian viceroy and bellicose Polynesian islanders all make an appearance.
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Author:
Hughes, Ben, author
Imprint:
Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword Maritime, 2016.
Collation:
ix, 255 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes QR code.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781473823648 (hbk)
Dewey class:
973.525
Language:
English
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BRN:
252054