Fanning's Narrative: The Memoirs of Nathaniel Fanning. An Officer of the American Navy, 1778-1783

Title page and frontpiece: Origsize: Book
Title page and frontpiece

Origsize: Book

Name/Title

Fanning's Narrative: The Memoirs of Nathaniel Fanning. An Officer of the American Navy, 1778-1783

Entry/Object ID

2003.1126.029

Description

"Written around 1801, it is the earliest account ofo the great sea fights during the Revolutionary War: Bon Homme, Richard and Serapis, and it is the only one written by a midshipman, not a senior officer. In addition to being the fullest and earliest account of the sea fights, it is full of interesting details of his supsequent experiences in France, and as a privateersman on several different vessels. This work also includes a biographical skektch of the life and character of John Paul Jones, Esq...." Includes index Physical Description: Soft cover book

Collection

Biographies

Book Details

Author

Fanning, Nathaniel

Publisher

Heritage Books, Inc.

Place Published

Location

Bowie, MD

Date Published

2003

Call No.

920 FANNING

ISBN

0-7884-2334-7

Notes

Date: 2003 (reprint from 1913) Copy No.: 1