"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.

Nov 15, 2011

Exeter, N.H. and C-SPAN

My next event is Tuesday, November 22 at 7PM at Water Street Bookstore in Exeter, N.H. I'll be giving a talk about "1812:The Navy's War" which C-SPAN will film. I'll post the air date when it is announced. Meanwhile, if you live in southern Maine or N.H. this is your chance to be on National TV. Come to the talk, ask a question and you'll be on Book-TV.