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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful tale of Yankee grit. A great sea story!, Jan 4 2004

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Roger J. Buffington (Huntington Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Captain from Connecticut (Paperback)

This is a fine novel by CS Forester, the author of the magnificent Hornblower series of novels. It tells the story of a fictional American naval sea captain during the War of 1812, one Captain Josiah Peabody--an American charged with the mission of breaking the British blocade of the fledgling United States and wreaking havoc with the British sea lanes. This, he understands, will give America leverage against Britain and perhaps help motivate it to make peace.

As Forester explains, America had failed to prepare adequately for the possibility of war, had not built up much of a Navy, and paid a thousandfold for this folly. Although Peabody is a fictional character, real life American captains like him did exist, and in fact the American Navy won glory against England in the War of 1812 in numerous ship actions that pitted a plucky but weak United States against the world's most powerful sea power.

The story is very well-told, and Forester's insightful portrayal of Captain Peabody is a fine examination of the American character as it is often perceived by Britons. As always, Forester spins a great sea yarn, with all of the technical details perfect (I'm taking other people's word for this, but I know it is true!) and you can practically smell the salt water and hear the waves.

An enjoyable yarn that ranks with the very best stories of naval adventure.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Yanks take to the waves, Jan 22 2003

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Seth D Frondesco (Felton, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Captain from Connecticut (Paperback)

In this extremely well told tale, Captain Josiah Peabody, USN leads the frigate Delaware against British interests in the War of 1812. This story nearly has it all. The action crackles like a thunderous broadside, and the duel, the romance, and personal complexity of the captain are sure to satisfy even the most glutted reader. My only problem with this work was that it didn't continue to include a multi-volume series.
As a single book, it is an outstanding piece of naval fiction, certainly ranking as one of the best sea tales of all time. It is difficult not to come away from this work with a spring in your step, and the images evoked will sing in your memory with all the infectious brilliance of the Marine Band aboard the Delaware powering the fife and drum. Anchors Away!

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5.0 out of 5 stars ahoy there, Jan 13 2003

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Ryan S (Redwood City, CA) - See all my reviews

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This book takes place in the war of 1812 and is about the story of an intelligent, brave American captain who manages to break the Brittish blocade. He goes on a journey of harrassment of trade and of raiding and destruction. It is a very interesting book that shows what a life of an American Captain at that time must have been like and also shows us an interesting story with lots of action to keep you entertained as well as a believable plot.

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5.0 out of 5 stars ahoy there
This book takes place in the war of 1812 and is about the story of an intelligent, brave American captain who manages to break the Brittish blocade. Read more

Published on Jan 13 2003 by Ryan S

5.0 out of 5 stars ahoy there
This book takes place in the war of 1812 and is about the story of an intelligent, brave American captain who manages to break the Brittish blocade. Read more

Published on Jan 13 2003 by Ryan S