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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Old Ironsides, The Hero Of Tripoli And 1812, And Other Tales And Adventures On Sea And Land

Old Ironsides, The Hero Of Tripoli And 1812, And Other Tales And Adventures On Sea And Land

Sylvester Ellis, Edward

Paperback

General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN10: 9354363040
ISBN13: 9789354363047
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Jan 11 2021
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A cannon roars. Sails snap in the Mediterranean wind. Young readers and classic literature enthusiasts alike are swept into the heart of history with Edward Sylvester Ellis's Old Ironsides, The Hero of Tripoli and 1812, and Other Tales and Adventures on Sea and Land. This stirring historical adventure anthology brings together gripping sea adventure stories and land-based exploits, each inspired by the legendary USS Constitution and the daring American naval heroes of the early nineteenth century. From the Barbary Wars adventures off Tripoli to the thunderous battles of the War of 1812 navy, Ellis's tales capture the courage, resilience, and ingenuity that shaped an era. His vivid storytelling evokes the Age of Sail classics, inviting fans of James Fenimore Cooper and lovers of naval adventure fiction to experience the perils and triumphs of America's formative conflicts. These stories are more than mere entertainment: they offer a window into the Mediterranean campaign, the spirit of exploration, and the making of a nation's maritime legacy-making them an ideal youth adventure classic and a valuable addition to homeschool history reading. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today-a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Ellis's work stands as both a cultural treasure and a collector's item, inviting a new generation to relive the epic deeds and enduring values of American seafaring legend.

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