The Naval History of the United States

Abbot's fighting history of the American navy — privateers and frigates, the Bon Homme Richard and the Constitution, told battle by battle with the smoke still in the rigging.

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Chapter II (V)

THE OPENING DAYS OF THE WAR. - THE FIRST BLOW STRUCK IN THE PACIFIC, - DEWEY AND HIS FLEET. - THE BATTLE AT MANILA. - AN EYE-WITNESS' STORY. - DELAY AND DOUBT IN THE EAST. - DULL TIMES FOR THE BLUE-JACKETS. - THE DISCOVERY OF CERVERA. - HOBSON'S EXPLOIT. - THE OUTLOOK . 4 6 1044

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