A most fortunate ship, a narrative history of Old Ironsides, Tyrone G. Martin
Type
Label
A most fortunate ship, a narrative history of Old Ironsides, Tyrone G. Martin
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [389]-403) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
A most fortunate ship
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
51022876
Responsibility statement
Tyrone G. Martin
Sub title
a narrative history of Old Ironsides
Table Of Contents
A legend is born -- Shaky shakedown -- Talbot takes the helm -- The ship and life aboard her -- The Barbary War -- The Barbary War, climax and aftermath -- Prelude to glory -- The great chase -- "The Americans were our masters" -- Lightning strikes twice -- Stewart's trials and triumph -- Mediterranean sojourn -- Rebirth and brouhaha -- The Mediterranean, Pacific, and home squadrons -- Around the world -- Mediterranean finale -- African adventure -- Second-rate ship -- The long road back -- The second century completed