Historical Sketches of the Late War, Between the United States and Great Britain: Blended with Anecdotes Illustrative of the Individual Bravery of the American Sailors, Soldiers, and Citizens, Embellished with Portraits of Distinguished Naval and Military Officers; and Accompanied by Views of Several Sieges and Engagements |
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