The fish and the falcon : Gloucester's resolute role in America's fight for freedom / Joseph E. Garland ; foreword by William M. Fowler, Jr.
| Author/creator | Garland, Joseph E. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | History Press ed. |
| Publication Info | Charleston, SC : History Press, 2006. |
| Description | 314 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Scream of saw and song of sea -- Out of Gloucester -- His Majesty versus thirty-three hogsheads of molasses -- Storm clouds to the eastward -- With heavy hearts -- War -- Peregrine, swooping from on high -- The fish and the falcon -- Their spirit seems equal to their abilities -- A close call -- Where's Nancy? -- The difficulties we labor under -- Yankee heroes all -- Privateers, privation and hovering falcons -- The odyssey of John Blatchford : patriot at fourteen -- Six small cheezes and part of a pail of butter -- The voyage of Robin Hood: a primer in profitable patriotism -- To the finish -- Matters once set in motion -- The earthier side of Gloucester -- Homeward bound. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [295]-300) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005023092 |
| ISBN | 1596290072 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9781596290075 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | F74.G5 G318 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |