Perry At Erie

""Perry At Erie: How Captain Dobbins, Benjamin Fleming And Others Assisted Him"" is a historical book written by George Reid Yaple in 1915. The book details the story of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and his efforts during the War of 1812. Specifically, it focuses on Perry's time spent at Erie, Pennsylvania, where he built a fleet of ships to challenge the British navy on Lake Erie. The book highlights the contributions of Captain Daniel Dobbins and Benjamin Fleming, two men who played crucial roles in Perry's mission. Dobbins was responsible for procuring and transporting supplies for the fleet, while Fleming was responsible for building the ships. Yaple's book provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by Perry and his team, including the shortage of resources, harsh weather conditions, and the threat of attack from the British. Despite these challenges, Perry and his team persevered, and their efforts culminated in a decisive victory over the British fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie in September 1813. Overall, ""Perry At Erie: How Captain Dobbins, Benjamin Fleming And Others Assisted Him"" is a fascinating historical account of one of the most significant naval battles in American history. It offers insight into the dedication and perseverance of Perry and his team, as well as the challenges they faced in their mission to defend their country.Historical Incidents Having A Direct Bearing On The Battle Of Lake Erie.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.