Old Ironsides: Eagle of the Sea: The Story of the USS Constitution
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.56 (674 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1589791606 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Dr. Maturin said Poorly Executed Popular History with a Host of Errors. I'm very surprised to see the 5-star ratings of the previous reviewers; I'm not sure what their backgrounds are or if we in fact read the same book! My background includes the study of the age of sail for over Poorly Executed Popular History with a Host of Errors Dr. Maturin I'm very surprised to see the 5-star ratings of the previous reviewers; I'm not sure what their backgrounds are or if we in fact read the same book! My background includes the study of the age of sail for over 40 years, the reading of approximately 200 books on the AoS, the writing of two such books, and 27 years in the navy and naval reserve.I read this book eagerly, having seen Col. Fitz-Enz speaking about it on CSPAN BookTV, and I was frank. 0 years, the reading of approximately "Poorly Executed Popular History with a Host of Errors" according to Dr. Maturin. I'm very surprised to see the 5-star ratings of the previous reviewers; I'm not sure what their backgrounds are or if we in fact read the same book! My background includes the study of the age of sail for over Poorly Executed Popular History with a Host of Errors Dr. Maturin I'm very surprised to see the 5-star ratings of the previous reviewers; I'm not sure what their backgrounds are or if we in fact read the same book! My background includes the study of the age of sail for over 40 years, the reading of approximately 200 books on the AoS, the writing of two such books, and 27 years in the navy and naval reserve.I read this book eagerly, having seen Col. Fitz-Enz speaking about it on CSPAN BookTV, and I was frank. 0 years, the reading of approximately 200 books on the AoS, the writing of two such books, and 27 years in the navy and naval reserve.I read this book eagerly, having seen Col. Fitz-Enz speaking about it on CSPAN BookTV, and I was frank. 00 books on the AoS, the writing of two such books, and "Poorly Executed Popular History with a Host of Errors" according to Dr. Maturin. I'm very surprised to see the 5-star ratings of the previous reviewers; I'm not sure what their backgrounds are or if we in fact read the same book! My background includes the study of the age of sail for over Poorly Executed Popular History with a Host of Errors Dr. Maturin I'm very surprised to see the 5-star ratings of the previous reviewers; I'm not sure what their backgrounds are or if we in fact read the same book! My background includes the study of the age of sail for over 40 years, the reading of approximately 200 books on the AoS, the writing of two such books, and 27 years in the navy and naval reserve.I read this book eagerly, having seen Col. Fitz-Enz speaking about it on CSPAN BookTV, and I was frank. 0 years, the reading of approximately 200 books on the AoS, the writing of two such books, and 27 years in the navy and naval reserve.I read this book eagerly, having seen Col. Fitz-Enz speaking about it on CSPAN BookTV, and I was frank. 7 years in the navy and naval reserve.I read this book eagerly, having seen Col. Fitz-Enz speaking about it on CSPAN BookTV, and I was frank. Received in good condition and Full of great information to use for Received in good condition and Full of great information to use for a project. "One "Constitution" That Needs Amending" according to David M. Garrett. I find myself in harmony with "Dr. Maturin's" review. Little new here not more eloquently or accurately provided in Ty Martin's "A Most Fortunate Ship" (reviewed earlier and a hands-down recommendation in this genre). Organization is indeed poor, "facts" not in order, etc. A cherished American icon, the author does the venerable lady nor the reader no great service with this entry. As a university treatise reviewed for Masters or Doctoral cons
This book describes the consruction of the USS Constitution in 1798, the pivotal role it played in the War of 1812, and its years as a training ship for the US Naval Academy. It also describes more recent efforts to restore the ship and put it on display in Boston.
. He is a graduate of Command & General Staff College and the Army War College and the co-producer and writer of the PBS television program, The Final Invasion. Colonel David G. Among his decorations are the Soldier's Medal for heroism, the nations highest award for life saving, the Bronze Star for Valor with four oak leaf clusters, the Air Medal and the Legion of Merit with three oak leaf clusters. Fitz-E
(Russell Bellico, Professor of Economic History, Westfield State College and Author of Sails and Steam in the Mountains: A Maritime and Militar )It makes you want to walk the deck of the U.S.S. And we all should. (Andrew P. Constitution. Bradford, Department of History, Texas A&M University )I appreciated the historical research that included the background and history of the age of sail, the nuances of the many trades involved and the action of "Old Ironsides" woven together with care and love for the subject. Cureton, PhD, Lieutenant Colonel, USMC retired ). (Charles H. A must for all students of American naval history. The book is a broadside of history, action and the ro