COMMANDING OLD IRONSIDES: The Life of Captain Silas Talbot
Silas Talbot was a farmer's son who went to sea, fought in the Revolutionary War as both a soldier and a privateer, speculated in western lands, was elected to the New York State legislature and the U.S. Congress, and was appointed second commanding officer of USS Constitution. His bravery and energy helped create the new republic. Illus.
Format: Paperbound
Pages: 231
Publisher: Lyons
Publishing status: Current
ISBN: 9781493077885
Item #: 6998488