"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 11, 2011

Barnes and Noble Tomorrow and a New Review

Tomorrow evening, Wednesday, October 12, I'll be talking and signing books at Barnes & Noble in Middletown, R.I.. If you live in that area I hope you'll be able to attend. For details about this and other Barnes & Noble events click on the events link over on the right sidebar. There is also a new review to see from the Military History magazine. You can see this and other reviews by clicking on the reviews link.