With Perry on Lake Erie: A Tale of 1812

By James Otis

Book Overview

With Perry On Lake Erie: A Tale Of 1812 is a historical fiction novel written by James Otis and published in 1899. The story is set during the War of 1812 and follows the adventures of a young American sailor named Jack Benson, who joins the crew of Captain Oliver Hazard Perry's flagship, the USS Lawrence. The novel chronicles the events leading up to the pivotal Battle of Lake Erie, in which Perry's fleet defeated a British squadron and secured control of the lake. Benson and his fellow sailors must navigate treacherous waters, endure harsh weather conditions, and engage in intense naval combat against their British counterparts. Along the way, Benson learns valuable lessons about courage, loyalty, and patriotism. With Perry On Lake Erie offers a thrilling and historically accurate portrayal of one of the most significant naval battles in American history.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: 1120958326
• ISBN13: 9781120958327
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"