American Light and Medium Frigates 1794-1836 (New Vanguard) by Mark Lardas; Illustrator-Tony Bryan; Illustrator-Giuseppe Rava - 2008-08-19

Osprey Publishing, 2008-08-19. paperback. Like New. 7x0x9. 2008; glossy illustrated paper covers; mild shelf wear; 4to,9 3/4" to 12" tall; Interior is clean and unmarked; 48 pages. Additional shipping charges may need to be requested due to size or weight of book.

New York: Osprey Publishing, 2008. 1st Printing. Soft Cover. Fine. 7x0x9. Bryan, Tony; Rava, Guiseppe. First printing. An exceptional copy. 2008 Soft Cover. 48 pp. The "Original Six" frigates were commissioned by the new-born US Navy at a staggering cost of $688,888.82. Designed to be light and fast, these warships enabled America to project its power across the globe. Among the ships Mark Lardas examines is USS Constellation: the first ship to be commissioned by the United States Navy, and also the first ship to engage and capture an enemy vessel, the French L'Insurgente - this engagement is vividly portrayed in original color artwork. The fascinating history of the USS Chesapeake is also brought to life through the dramatic account one of the bloodiest duels in the age of fighting sail as the Chesapeake meets the British frigate Shannon and is overwhelmed, the dying cry of the captain, "Don't give up the ship!" inspired the US Navy thereafter. Alongside stirring… Read More

Osprey Publishing. Good. 2008. Paperback. New Vanguard 147. Paperback; very good in card covers. ; Illustrated by Tony Bryan & Guiseppe Rava. ; 48 pages .

Osprey Publishing. Good. 2011. Paperback. New Vanguard 79. Paperback; very good in lightly scuffed card covers. Reprint. ; Illustrated by Tony Bryan. ; 48 pages .

Osprey Pub Co, 2008. Paperback. New. illustrated edition. 48 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.25 inches.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Osprey, 2008-01-01. Paperback. Like New. in x in x in.