| This biography scrutinizes Barney's colorful life and critically analyzes events that forged his character. Although largely forgotten, he was one of the most clever, competent officers of the American sailing navy." "Based on primary and secondary sources, this work contains many of Barney's quotes as well as some insightful contemporaneous verse that describes the changing fortunes of his life. Barney's close association with the American flag is chronicled here as well. |  |
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Author: Louis Arthur Norton Title: Joshua Barney: Hero of the Revolution and 1812 Series: First Published by: Naval Institute Press Place: Format: HC Date: February 2001 ISBN-10: 1557504903 ISBN-13: 9781557504906 |