Old Ironsides

Old Ironsides
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Publisher : Taylor Trade Publications
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 9781589794283
ISBN-13 : 1589794281
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Book Synopsis Old Ironsides by : David Fitz-Enz

Download or read book Old Ironsides written by David Fitz-Enz and published by Taylor Trade Publications. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of the oldest warship afloat in the world, the venerable frigate USS Constitution, the cornerstone of the nascent American navy created by act of Congress in 1794. Colonel David Fitz-Enz re-creates the world of sail, when seven knots an hour was considered blinding speed for a warship. In Old Ironsides, Fitz-Enz tells the story of the ship, from its construction to the ongoing restoration efforts that keep it active today.


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