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.

CHAPTER XI

3 pages in this part of The Naval History of the United States.

Chapter XI

HOSTILITIES IN 1777. - AMERICAN REVERSES. - THE BRITISH IN PHILADELPHIA. - THE ATTACK UPON FORT MIFFLIN. - CRUISE OF THE "RALEIGH" AND THE…

Chapter XI (II)

WAR WITH THE SAVAGES. - THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE TYPEES. - DEPARTURE FROM NOOKAHEEVAH. - THE "ESSEX" ANCHORS AT VALPARAISO. - ARRIVAL OF…

Chapter XI (III)

T was now the last of October, 1813. Capt. Porter saw that the work he desired done upon the ships under his charge would occupy about six…

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