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LoC No.: 32010391
Title: Some Stories of Old Ironsides
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Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, MFR and the Online
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Summary: "Some Stories of Old Ironsides" by Holloway Halstead Frost is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the tales surrounding the United States Navy frigate USS Constitution, affectionately known as "Old Ironsides," emphasizing its illustrious battles and the remarkable figures who commanded her during pivotal moments in naval history. It highlights the themes of bravery, maritime strategy, and the establishment of the United States as a burgeoning naval power. This narrative unfolds through a series of dramatic accounts, focusing primarily on significant naval battles during the early 19th century, particularly during the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. Key characters such as Commodore Edward Preble, Lieutenant Stephen Decatur, and Captain Isaac Hull emerge as heroic figures, leading the USS Constitution against formidable opponents like the British frigate Guerriere and the formidable Tripolitan forces. The book details the tactical maneuvers, daring raids, and courageous naval engagements that solidified the ship's legendary status, intertwining historical facts with vivid storytelling to inspire a sense of pride in American naval heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Frost, Holloway Halstead, 1889-1935
EBook No.: 54564
Published: Apr 18, 2017
Downloads: 239
Language: English
Subject: Constitution (Frigate)
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 32010391
Title: Some Stories of Old Ironsides
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, MFR and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Some Stories of Old Ironsides" by Holloway Halstead Frost is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the tales surrounding the United States Navy frigate USS Constitution, affectionately known as "Old Ironsides," emphasizing its illustrious battles and the remarkable figures who commanded her during pivotal moments in naval history. It highlights the themes of bravery, maritime strategy, and the establishment of the United States as a burgeoning naval power. This narrative unfolds through a series of dramatic accounts, focusing primarily on significant naval battles during the early 19th century, particularly during the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. Key characters such as Commodore Edward Preble, Lieutenant Stephen Decatur, and Captain Isaac Hull emerge as heroic figures, leading the USS Constitution against formidable opponents like the British frigate Guerriere and the formidable Tripolitan forces. The book details the tactical maneuvers, daring raids, and courageous naval engagements that solidified the ship's legendary status, intertwining historical facts with vivid storytelling to inspire a sense of pride in American naval heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Frost, Holloway Halstead, 1889-1935
EBook No.: 54564
Published: Apr 18, 2017
Downloads: 239
Language: English
Subject: Constitution (Frigate)
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.