In Pursuit of the Essex In Pursuit of the Essex A Tale of Heroism and Hubris in the War of 1812 Ben Hughes Pen & Sword2016Hardback272pp Illustrated232x156mm 9781473823648 Product Code: 509455 Details In the 1812 war between Britain and America, USS Essex destroyed a British whaling fleet. The ship’s pursuit by HMS Phoebe, and their de... DetailsBackDetailsIn the 1812 war between Britain and America, USS Essex destroyed a British whaling fleet. The ship’s pursuit by HMS Phoebe, and their deadly confrontation at Valparaiso, are explained here using official reports, newspaper articles, letters and a sailor’s newly discovered memoir.See MoreSee Less publ £25.00now £9.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesMilitary HistoryTagsHistory of the AmericasMilitary historyModern history to 20th centuryNaval forces & warfare