02407cam a22003373u 4500 36136 UtSlPG 20260610133826.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04023566 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Barnes, James, 1866-1936 Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-05-17 Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812" by James Barnes is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores tales from the War of 1812, focusing on the ships and sailors that defined this pivotal period in American maritime history. The author aims to recount vibrant stories from this era, presenting the bravery and experiences of the sailors who served on these iconic vessels, such as the frigate "Chesapeake". At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by providing context about the ill-fated "Chesapeake", which was notoriously known for its early struggles. The narrative introduces Captain James Barron and his crew, composed of a mix of experienced sailors and inexperienced recruits as they prepare for departure amidst tensions with British forces. The captain's past honors set against the backdrop of rising conflicts leads to a fateful encounter between the "Chesapeake" and the British frigate "Leopard", culminating in a dramatic and tragic incident at sea. This opening establishes a rich historical tapestry filled with themes of honor, conflict, and the perils of naval warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Naval operations -- Juvenile fiction Chapman, Carlton T., 1860-1925 Zogbaum, Rufus Fairchild, 1849-1925 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36136 76977 76977