"If our first struggle was that of our infancy, this last was that of our youth; and the issue of both, wisely improved, may long postpone if not forever prevent a necessity for exerting the strength of our manhood.".......James Madison

ABOUT THIS BOOK

"In 1812: The Navy's War, prizewinning historian George C Daughan tells the thrilling story of how a handful of heroic captains and their stalwart crews overcame spectacular odds to lead the country to victory against the world's greatest imperial power. A stunning contribution to military and national history, "1812: The Navy's War" is the first complete account in more than a century of how the U.S. Navy rescued the fledgling nation and secured America's future. " ...... Perseus Books.

Oct 4, 2011

"1812: The Navy's War" Released Today

Today's the day. "1812: The Navy's War" is available in bookstores and on line today. The paperback of "If By Sea", my previous book, is also available today. I will be signing books tomorrow in Camden, Maine. Over the weekend I'll be in Mystic, Conn at the Seaport Museum Bookstore and at the Constitution Museum in Charlestown, Mass. For my complete booktour schedule click on the events link over on the righthand side bar. If you live in these areas I would love to have you stop by and say hello.