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The War of 1812 and the Rise of the U.S. Navy
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
Place: Conference Rooms, Free
Discover the epic naval story of the war that threatened to undo our nation in 1812. The book, written by Mark Collins Jenkins and David Taylor, features photographs, period illustrations, historic documents, maps, letters, ephemera, and artifacts, including fascinating finds from the navy's most recent underwater excavation of the war's lost ships. The War of 1812 and the Rise of the U.S. Navy is a sweeping panorama of a defining moment in U.S. history and a must-read for maritime aficionados and general history buffs alike. David Taylor will speak and be available for book signings following his talk.
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