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Never Defeated: The Frigate Constitution
The War of 1812 breaks out. The Yankee freedom is at stake. Live free or die decide the frigate Constitution's crew led by Captain Hull. Without given orders they dare to challenge an English frigate. In a severe battle she surrenders to Yankee courage and seamanship. While turning over the pages, you will share the hard life of American sailors and breathe the sea-air. A mosaic of real people and their lives in the whirlpool of War will open to your the black boy, sacrificing his chance to escape to save his dying white friend, an incredible Captain Hull's love-story as we all only dream of, seamen working above human limits and not giving the Constitution up to the British squadron… You will feel as proud as the ones who fought for the American freedom
198 pages, Paperback
First published June 15, 2012
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June 27, 2012
This is very interesting sea story of a frigate name Constitution. It is a very nice tale full of seamen’s talk and terms. I like the terminology and the way it is used in the story. I would say that this book is a treasure for any sea lover. It will give the reader the taste and smell of the sea breeze. It is vivid and realistic in all the right places.
It has been more than thirty years since the Declaration of Independence was signed and still English ships sail the sea about the USA. This isn’t sitting very well with those who fought so hard for their freedom. The frigate Constitution sails under Captain Hull. He is forced to exert his ship and its crew in the highest way to keep his ship from being seized by the Brits. Hull is a seaman by choice and lineage. He will not surrender his ship. His men feel the same way. They have many harrowing encounters with the British throughout the tale.
This is a great book for all those who are familiar with sailing lore. I think it was perhaps overused, which usually tends to slow down the tale. To me it felt forced at times and didn’t flow smoothly. It has some use of foul language that doesn’t add to the tale at all and I wonder why it is included. Also some of the phrases and usage of the language is too modern for the era this historical fiction claims to relate.
It has been more than thirty years since the Declaration of Independence was signed and still English ships sail the sea about the USA. This isn’t sitting very well with those who fought so hard for their freedom. The frigate Constitution sails under Captain Hull. He is forced to exert his ship and its crew in the highest way to keep his ship from being seized by the Brits. Hull is a seaman by choice and lineage. He will not surrender his ship. His men feel the same way. They have many harrowing encounters with the British throughout the tale.
This is a great book for all those who are familiar with sailing lore. I think it was perhaps overused, which usually tends to slow down the tale. To me it felt forced at times and didn’t flow smoothly. It has some use of foul language that doesn’t add to the tale at all and I wonder why it is included. Also some of the phrases and usage of the language is too modern for the era this historical fiction claims to relate.
March 24, 2016
This is very interesting sea story of a frigate name Constitution. It is a very nice tale full of seamen 19s talk and terms. I like the terminology and the way it is used in the story. I would say that this book is a treasure for any sea lover. It will give the reader the taste and smell of the sea breeze. It is vivid and realistic in all the right places.
It has been more than thirty years since the Declaration of Independence was signed and still English ships sail the sea about the USA. This isn 19t sitting very well with those who fought so hard for their freedom. The frigate Constitution sails under Captain Hull. He is forced to exert his ship and its crew in the highest way to keep his ship from being seized by the Brits. Hull is a seaman by choice and lineage. He will not surrender his ship. His men feel the same way. They have many harrowing encounters with the British throughout the tale.
This is a great book for all those who are familiar with sailing lore. I think it was perhaps overused, which usually tends to slow down the tale. To me it felt forced at times and didn 19t flow smoothly. It has some use of foul language that doesn 19t add to the tale at all and I wonder why it is included. Also some of the phrases and usage of the language is too modern for the era this historical fiction claims to relate.
It has been more than thirty years since the Declaration of Independence was signed and still English ships sail the sea about the USA. This isn 19t sitting very well with those who fought so hard for their freedom. The frigate Constitution sails under Captain Hull. He is forced to exert his ship and its crew in the highest way to keep his ship from being seized by the Brits. Hull is a seaman by choice and lineage. He will not surrender his ship. His men feel the same way. They have many harrowing encounters with the British throughout the tale.
This is a great book for all those who are familiar with sailing lore. I think it was perhaps overused, which usually tends to slow down the tale. To me it felt forced at times and didn 19t flow smoothly. It has some use of foul language that doesn 19t add to the tale at all and I wonder why it is included. Also some of the phrases and usage of the language is too modern for the era this historical fiction claims to relate.
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