Alicia: A Tale Of The American Navy (1898)

By Alexis Alexis

Book Overview

Alicia: A Tale Of The American Navy is a historical fiction novel written by Alexis in 1898. The book follows the story of Alicia, a young woman who disguises herself as a man in order to join the United States Navy during the War of 1812. Alicia is a strong-willed and determined character who is determined to prove herself in a male-dominated world.As she serves on board the USS Constitution, Alicia faces many challenges and adventures, including battles with British ships and encounters with pirates. Along the way, she also develops a close relationship with her fellow sailors, including a young man named Jack who becomes her closest friend and confidante.Throughout the novel, Alicia struggles to maintain her disguise and keep her true identity a secret, while also dealing with the physical and emotional demands of life on a naval vessel. Despite the many obstacles she faces, Alicia remains steadfast in her commitment to serving her country and proving herself as a capable sailor.Overall, Alicia: A Tale Of The American Navy is a thrilling and inspiring story of courage, determination, and perseverance in the face of adversity. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the early American Navy and the challenges faced by women who sought to serve their country in a time when such opportunities were rare.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164562843
• ISBN13: 9781164562849
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"