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Ben Hughes

In Pursuit of the Essex

Heroism and Hubris on the High Seas in the War of 1812

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On 26 October 1812, during the war between Britain and the United States, the frigate USS Essex set sail on the most remarkable voyage in the early history of the US navy. After rounding Cape Horn, she proceeded to systematically destroy the British South Seas whaling fleet. When news reached the Royal Navys South American station at Rio de Janeiro, HMS Phoebe was sent off in pursuit. So began one of the most extraordinary chases in naval history.In Pursuit of the Essex follows the adventures of both hunter and hunted as well as a host of colourful characters that crossed their paths. Traitorous Nantucket whalers, Chilean revolutionaries, Bri… Mehr

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Produktdetails


  • ISBN: 978-1-4738-8110-5
  • EAN: 9781473881105
  • Produktnummer: 22565760
  • Verlag: Pen and Sword
  • Sprache: Englisch
  • Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
  • Seitenangabe: 272 S.
  • Plattform: EPUB
  • Masse: 16'813 KB

Über den Autor


Ben Hughes is a teacher and lecturer. He has spent many years living and travelling in South America and exploring its colonial history and he a special interest in the Napoleonic Wars. His previous books include Conquer or Die!, They Shall Not Pass! And The Siege of Fort William Henry.

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