"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 6, 2011

Mystic Seaport Museum and the Constitution Museum

This weekend I'll be discussing and signing "1812" at the Mystic Seaport Maritime Museum in Mystic, Ct and at the USS Constitution Museum in Charlestown, Mass. The Mystic Seaport Maritime Bookstore event is on Friday and Saturday, Oct 7 and 8, from 1-4, The USS Constitution Museum Boostore event is on Sunday, Oct 9 from 1-3. Hoping my friends in these areas will be able to stop by and say hello.