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The Shining Sea

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The Shining Sea is George Daughn’s newest addition to the world of War of 1812 literature. He follows the daring and hubristic voyage of a man and his ship destined for great things and ultimately failure. David Porter and the USS Essex have become renowned figures of the United States Navy. Porter’s exploits in the […]

The USS Essex: And the Birth of the American Navy

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From the shipping yard of Salem, Massachusetts to the high seas  France Robotti and James Vescovi follow one ship and one man as the pair makes a name for the United States Navy. David Porter had saltwater in his blood so it was no surprise when he took to the sea. The Essex on the […]