{"product_id":"old-ironsides-eagle-of-the-sea-the-story-of-the-uss-constitution-9781589794276","title":"Old Ironsides: Eagle of the Sea: The Story of the","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the story of the oldest warship afloat in the world, the venerable frigate USS Constitution, the cornerstone of the nascent American navy created by act of Congress in 1794. To set the stage for the dominance of this remarkable vessel, military historian Colonel David Fitz-Enz re-creates the world of sail, when seven knots an hour was considered blinding speed for a warship. In Old Ironsides (a nickname the boat received after a British sailor observed a cannonball bouncing off its side) Fitz-Enz tells the complete story of the ship, from its construction to the ongoing restoration efforts that keep it active today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e...provides a wonderful journey -- Jerry McGovern * Press- Republican *\u003cbr\u003eA fascinating and well-documented story of America's most celebrated warship. Fitz-Enz not only does an incredible job of describing the Constitution's battle history, but he also provides readers with a clear insight into the intricacies of early sailing vessels and the strategies of sea power...a superb work. -- Russell Bellico, Professor of Economic History, Westfield State College and Author of \u003ci\u003eSails and Steam in the Mountains: A Maritime and Militar\u003cbr\u003eIt makes you want to walk the deck of the U.S.S. Constitution. And we all should. -- Joseph Ryan, Fellow of the Company of Military Historians\u003cbr\u003eThe Constitution has not wanted for chroniclers, but this is a welcome addition because it both adds new information that puts 'Old Ironsides' in context of both American and naval history. A well-written, action-filled narrative. -- James C. Bradford, Department of History, Texas A\u0026amp;M University\u003cbr\u003eI appreciated the historical research that included the background and history of the age of sail, the nuances of the many trades involved and the action of \"Old Ironsides\" woven together with care and love for the subject. The book is a broadside of history, action and the romance of the sea. -- Andrew P. O'Rourke, Justice of the Supreme Court; Retired Vice Admiral\u003cbr\u003eOf very great interest to any student of the naval history of the era. -- Paddy Griffith, PhD, author and former instructor, Sandhurst Royal Military Academy, England\u003cbr\u003eThe Constitution began as just another ship, but it became \"Old Ironsides\" and then it became a symbol of the United States. How it was designed and built, and how it went on to become such a significant part of America and its history, is the subject of this exhaustively researched and beautifully written work by David Fitz-Enz. A must for all students of American naval history. -- Charles H. Cureton, PhD, Lieutenant Colonel, USMC retired\u003cbr\u003e...[A] terrific study... * Sea Classics *\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Taylor Trade Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50515937132887,"sku":"9781589794276","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781589794276.jpg?v=1745428277","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/old-ironsides-eagle-of-the-sea-the-story-of-the-uss-constitution-9781589794276","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}