Project Gutenberg 2012-11-18 Public domain in the USA. 139 Soley, James Russell 1850 1911 02007193 The Boys of 1812 and Other Naval Heroes The beginnings of the Navy -- Biddle and the "Randolph" -- War on the enemy's coast -- Paul Jones's cruises -- Barry and Barney -- Hostilities with France -- Tripoli -- Impressment -- The War of 1812 -- The "Constitution" and the "Guerrière" -- The first sloop action -- Decatur and Bainbridge -- Captain James Lawrence -- The cruise of the "Essex" -- Perry and Lake Erie -- The sloop actions -- Macdonough and Lake Champlain -- Stewart and "Old Ironsides" -- The War with Algiers -- The War with Mexico. Produced by David Edwards, paksenarrion and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Boys of 1812 and Other Naval Heroes" by James Russell Soley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the formative years and heroic exploits of the United States Navy during the War of 1812, along with other significant naval engagements involving early American heroes like Paul Jones and John Barry. It delves into the battles, strategies, and characters that shaped the early naval identity of the United States, providing a panoramic view of a time when the young nation sought to establish its independence and maritime strength. At the start of the narrative, the author discusses the beginnings of the Continental Navy, tracing the historical context leading up to the American Revolution and outlining the challenges faced by the colonists. Soley captures the resolve and ingenuity of early American naval officers who rose to the occasion despite a lack of resources and training. The opening segment introduces key figures, such as George Washington, who recognized the need for naval power, and discusses how their limited fleet sought to defend against the might of the British Navy while fighting for independence, showcasing a blend of bravery, strategy, and the harsh realities of warfare on the open sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States. Navy -- History United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Naval operations E151 Text Category: History - American Category: History - Warfare 538626 2025-07-16T15:59:12.972869 text/html 515321 2024-10-23T12:18:10 text/html 3231018 2025-07-16T15:59:24.198789 application/epub+zip 3238453 2025-07-16T15:59:17.207819 application/epub+zip 284501 2025-07-16T15:59:15.023829 application/epub+zip 4413393 2025-07-16T15:59:29.020843 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4363393 2025-07-16T15:59:22.388830 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 453574 2022-09-18T20:38:21.931781 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 484809 2023-09-18T06:16:06.665464 text/plain 464949 2024-10-23T12:18:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16923 2025-07-16T15:59:29.410849 application/rdf+xml 14305 2025-07-16T15:59:15.523869 image/jpeg 3506 2025-07-16T15:59:15.273841 image/jpeg 3206757 2025-07-16T15:59:13.168840 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia