The Naval War of 1812 is a historical non-fiction book written by Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. It was first published in 1882 and is considered one of the most important works on the War of 1812. The book provides a detailed account of the naval battles fought between the United States and Great Britain during the War of 1812, including the famous battles of Lake Erie, Lake Champlain, and the USS Constitution's victory over HMS Guerriere. Roosevelt's book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a historical background of the war and explains the reasons behind it. The second part focuses on the naval operations and battles, including the strategies and tactics used by both sides. The final part of the book discusses the impact of the war on American naval power and the country's future foreign policies.The Naval War of 1812 is considered a classic work of military history and is still widely read and studied today. Roosevelt's writing style is clear and engaging, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers. The book also includes maps and illustrations to help readers understand the naval battles and their significance. Overall, The Naval War of 1812 is an important contribution to the understanding of American history and the country's role in the world.Chesapeake Bay became the principal scene of their operations; it was there that their main body collected, and their greatest efforts were made. In it a number of line-of-battle ships, frigates, sloops, and cutters had been collected, and early in the season Admiral Sir John Warren and Rear Admiral Cockburn arrived to take command. The latter made numerous descents on the coast, and frequently came into contact with the local militia, who generally fled after a couple of volleys. These expeditions did not accomplish much, beyond burning the houses and driving off the live-stock of the farmers along shore, and destroying a few small towns--one of them, Hampton, being sacked with revolting brutality.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.