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With Porter in the Essex

With Porter in the Essex

By: James Otis
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 Embark on an extraordinary journey aboard the U.S.S. Essex, a thirty-two-gun frigate helmed by the daring Captain David Porter. This captivating tale chronicles the Essexs legendary cruise through the southern waters during the tumultuous War of 1812. As the only sizable government vessel upholding the honor of the American Navy, the Essex ventured far from home, traversing a distance equal to over a third of the globe. Join us as we recount one of the most remarkable maritime adventures in history. Please note the text contains several instances of a derogatory racial term. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson LossingCopyright Science Fiction Collection Art Literary History & Criticism Political Science Politics & Government World
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  • 16 - With Porter in the Essex by James Otis

    16 - With Porter in the Essex by James Otis
    Sep 25 2025
    Embark on an extraordinary journey aboard the U.S.S. Essex, a thirty-two-gun frigate helmed by the daring Captain David Porter. This captivating tale chronicles the Essexs legendary cruise through the southern waters during the tumultuous War of 1812. As the only sizable government vessel upholding the honor of the American Navy, the Essex ventured far from home, traversing a distance equal to over a third of the globe. Join us as we recount one of the most remarkable maritime adventures in history. Please note the text contains several instances of a derogatory racial term. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing
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    13 mins
  • 15 - With Porter in the Essex by James Otis

    15 - With Porter in the Essex by James Otis
    Sep 25 2025
    Embark on an extraordinary journey aboard the U.S.S. Essex, a thirty-two-gun frigate helmed by the daring Captain David Porter. This captivating tale chronicles the Essexs legendary cruise through the southern waters during the tumultuous War of 1812. As the only sizable government vessel upholding the honor of the American Navy, the Essex ventured far from home, traversing a distance equal to over a third of the globe. Join us as we recount one of the most remarkable maritime adventures in history. Please note the text contains several instances of a derogatory racial term. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing
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    27 mins
  • 14 - With Porter in the Essex by James Otis

    14 - With Porter in the Essex by James Otis
    Sep 25 2025
    Embark on an extraordinary journey aboard the U.S.S. Essex, a thirty-two-gun frigate helmed by the daring Captain David Porter. This captivating tale chronicles the Essexs legendary cruise through the southern waters during the tumultuous War of 1812. As the only sizable government vessel upholding the honor of the American Navy, the Essex ventured far from home, traversing a distance equal to over a third of the globe. Join us as we recount one of the most remarkable maritime adventures in history. Please note the text contains several instances of a derogatory racial term. - Summary by Barry Eads and Benson Lossing
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    27 mins
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