Six frigates : the epic history of the founding of the U.S. Navy
Describes the origins and early history of the American Navy, discussing the debates by the founding fathers over the need for a permanent military, the decision to construct six heavy frigates, the campaign against Tripoli, and the War of 1812
History
xii, 560 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm
9780393058475, 9780393330328, 0393058476, 039333032X
70291925
Notes on language and nautical terminology
To provide and maintain
To the shores of Tripoli
England again
Epilogue
Chronology of later events: 1815-2005