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.

Victory and Defeat. - Capt. Barry And

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

Victory and Defeat. - Capt. Barry And

HE year 1779 is chiefly known in American naval history as the year in which Paul Jones did his most brilliant service in the "Bon Homme…

Victory and Defeat. - Capt. Barry And: Townsend

To co-operate with the fleet, a military force was thought necessary; and accordingly orders were issued for fifteen hundred of the militia…

Victory and Defeat. - Capt. Barry And: Warren

The weather was clear, and the wind fair; so that two days after leaving Townsend the fleet appeared before the works of the enemy…

Victory and Defeat. - Capt. Barry And: Americans

Two days were spent by the Americans in reconnoitring the enemy's works; and on the 28th of July the work of disembarking the troops began…

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