. The naval history of the United States. re-eminence that is undoubtedly his Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, in his admirable history, The Naval Warof 1812, But Macdonough in this battle won a higher fame than anyother commander of the war, British or American. He had a decidedlysuperior force to contend against, and it was solely owing to his foresightand resource that we won the victory. He forced the British to engageat a disadvantage by his excellent choice of position, and he preparedbeforehand for every possible contingency. His personal prowess hadalready been shown at the cost of the
. The naval history of the United States. re-eminence that is undoubtedly his Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, in his admirable history, The Naval Warof 1812, But Macdonough in this battle won a higher fame than anyother commander of the war, British or American. He had a decidedlysuperior force to contend against, and it was solely owing to his foresightand resource that we won the victory. He forced the British to engageat a disadvantage by his excellent choice of position, and he preparedbeforehand for every possible contingency. His personal prowess hadalready been shown at the cost of the rovers of Tripoli, and in this actionhe helped fight the guns as ably as the best sailor. His skill, seaman-ship, quick eye, readiness of resource, and indomitable pluck are beyondall praise. Down to the time of the civil war, he is the greatest figurein our naval history. A thoroughly religious man, he was as generousand humane as he was skilful and brave. One of the greatest of oursea captains, he has left a stainless name behind CHAPTER XIV. ON THE OCEAN. —THE WORK OF THE SLOOPS-OF-WAR. — LOSS OF THE FRUIT-LESS CRUISE OF THE ADAMS. —THE PEACOCK TAKES THE EPERVIER. — THE CRUISEOF THE CAPTURES THE REINDEER. —SINKS THE AVON. — MYSTERIOUSEND OF THE WASP.
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