Oliver Hazard Perry And The Battle Of Lake Erie (1913)

By James Cooke Mills

Book Overview

Oliver Hazard Perry and the Battle of Lake Erie is a historical book written by James Cooke Mills in 1913. The book tells the story of the famous naval battle that took place on Lake Erie during the War of 1812. The author describes the events leading up to the battle and provides a detailed account of the battle itself, including the strategies and tactics used by both sides.The book focuses on the role of Oliver Hazard Perry, a young American naval officer who played a key role in the battle. Perry is portrayed as a brave and determined leader who was able to rally his troops and defeat the British fleet despite being outnumbered and outgunned.Mills provides a vivid description of the battle, including the sound of the cannons and the sight of the ships exploding in flames. He also explores the aftermath of the battle and its impact on the war effort.Overall, Oliver Hazard Perry and the Battle of Lake Erie is an engaging and informative account of a pivotal moment in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the War of 1812 or naval history in general.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: 116397742X
• ISBN13: 9781163977422
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"