| Description |
vii, 239 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-227) and index. |
| Contents |
The odyssey of the Edwin -- At war with Algiers -- Fitting out the squadrons -- Mediterranean triumph -- Unfinished business -- The return -- The British bombardment and an "occular demonstration" -- Epilogue -- Appendices : 1. The Navy's April 15, 1815, order to Commodore Stephen Decatur -- 2. W.D. Robinson's May 9, 1815, memorandum to William Shaler -- 3. Treaty between the United States and the Dey of Algiers, June 30, 1815. |
| Subject |
United States -- History -- War with Algeria, 1815.
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Pirates -- Africa, North -- History -- 19th century.
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| ISBN |
0195189949 (alk. paper) |
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9780195189940 (alk. paper) |
| Standard No. |
YDXCP 2274652 |
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NLGGC 287996131 |
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AU@ 000028578484 |
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