Joshua Barney: Hero of the Revolution and 1812

by Louis Arthur Norton

Book Overview

Little has been published about the life of Baltimore's Commodore Joshua Barney, a man who earned a commission in the nascent Continental Navy, sailed as a privateer, and served as a commodore in both the French and American navies. Louis Norton's biography scrutinizes Barney's colorful life and critically analyzes events that forged his character. Although largely forgotten, he was one of the most clever, competent officers of the American sailing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1682473414
• ISBN13: 9781682473412
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"