The Home Squadron under Commodore Conner in the War with Mexico, being a synopsis of its services. (With an addendum containing Admiral Temple's Memoir of the Landing of our Army at Vera Cruz in 1847).

Published by 1846-1847. [Philadelphia: by the author], 1896.

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Large 8vo., (10 x 6 4/8 inches). Original blue cloth gilt. Compiled from the "correspondence of my father, Commodore Conner, both official and private, together with governmental and executive documents". "At the time when hostilities commenced between Mexico and the United States, the former had no navy on the high seas, and the latter none fitted to prosecute warfare in the enemy's waters. In consequence of this the war was without any strictly naval conflicts. But the want of proper vessels in the American navy was not generally known, and consequently dissatisfaction was felt at the presumed lack of enterprise of the squadron in the Gulf of Mexico, and a portion of the press did not hesitate to censure the same, together with the commander of that force. Commodore Conner, [meanwhile] in the Gulf, was manfully bearing up against the many combined difficulties assigned to him." (page 3). Despite these difficulties, Conner led a brave and ultimately victorious amphibious assault on Veracruz.

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Title
The Home Squadron under Commodore Conner in the War with Mexico, being a synopsis of its services. (With an addendum containing Admiral Temple's Memoir of the Landing of our Army at Vera Cruz in 1847).
Author
MEXICAN WAR. CONNER, Philip Syng Physick Conner (1837- after 1903).
Publisher
1846-1847. [Philadelphia: by the author], 1896.
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Arader Galleries has specialized in the field of color-plate books and early works on paper for over fifty years. Our main specialisms are Americana, Maps/Atlases, Voyages and Natural History (with a special focus on the works of John James Audubon). We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have about any of the books listed on ABE or to welcome you to our gallery in New York.

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