Walter Rybka: 2 books
Coffins of the Brave
Lake Shipwrecks of the War of 1812
Language: English
Release Date: January 30, 2014
In Coffins of the Brave: Lake Shipwrecks of the War of 1812, archaeologist Kevin J. Crisman and his fellow contributors examine sixteen different examples of 1812-era naval and commercial shipbuilding. They range from four small prewar vessels to four 16- or 20-gun brigs, three warships of much greater...
by Walter P. Rybka
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2012
On September 10, 1813, the hot, still air that hung over Lake Erie was broken by the sounds of sharp conflict. Led by Oliver Hazard Perry, the American fleet met the British, and though they sustained heavy losses, Perry and his men achieved one of the most stunning victories in the War of 1812. Author...