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Bonhomme Richard vs Serapis - Flamborough Head 1779
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Book Title: Bonhomme Richard vs Serapis - Flamborough Head 1779
Author: Mark Lardas
ISBN: 978-1-84908-785-8
Category: History
Format: Paperback
Summary: Bonhomme Richard vs Serapis is one of the titles in Osprey's Duel series. The book includes information on the following: 18th century ship, Indianman, and two-decker design and architecture; the strategic situation of the time surrounding the engagement; technical specifications of the ships including armaments, sails and rigging, and hand weapons; information on the different combatants (men, officers, and marines); the duel itself; and statistics and analysis of the engagement.
The background information provides a solid knowledge base to appreciate the description of the battle. Unlike the combat section in the sister title Constitution vs Guerriere, Lardas focuses on the titled engagement, providing a good treatment of the battle. As is typical with Osprey books, the production value is quite high, with pictures, charts, and diagrams throughout the entire book.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in naval actions during the Revolutionary War/War of Independence, or in John Paul Jones or Richard Pearson.
I own this book, so if you ever need anything from it or others I have, please let me know. Other titles can be found in my photo albums - Age of Sail Library (non-fiction and fiction).