In Pursuit of the Essex - Ben Hughes

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I have recently finished reading Ben Hughes account of the cruise of the USS Essex and her action with HMS Phoebe and Cherub off Valparaiso in 1814.



The activities of the Essex are perhaps the least referred to in the naval war of 1812 perhaps because the focus was very much on the success of the larger US frigates, even though the damage caused to the British whaling industry had more effect than most of the other commerce raiding conducted by other US navy ships.

This modern book helps to redress the record and brings a vivid account of the activities of the US and British ships involved in the war in the Pacific in 1813-14.

If you would like to know more I have posted my thoughts on the book.

https://jjwargames.blogspot.com/2020/12/in-pursuit-of-essex-ben-hughes.html

JJ