Two Years and a Half in the Navy: Or, Journal of a Cruise in the Mediterranean and Levant, On Board of the U. S. Frigate Constellation, in the Years 1

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In this journal, Enock Cobb Wines takes us on a memorable journey in the Mediterranean and Levant aboard the U.S. Frigate Constellation during 1829-1831. The author vividly describes the geography, people and customs of the area, and offers testimonials on the naval academy and the state of European politics. Anyone interested in a first-hand account of a naval cruise during the early 19th century will find this book compelling.