The Yankee Middy Or The Two Frigates

The Yankee Middy, also known as The Two Frigates: A Romance Of The Coast Of Maine, is a novel written by William Robinson and published in 1853. The story is set during the War of 1812 and follows the adventures of a young American naval officer, Jack Somers, who is assigned to serve on the USS Chesapeake and later the USS Constitution. Jack is a skilled sailor and fighter, but also a romantic at heart, and he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Lucy, who lives in a small town on the coast of Maine. However, their love is threatened by the ongoing war and the dangers of life at sea, as Jack and his fellow sailors face battles with the British navy and treacherous storms. The novel is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and patriotism, and provides a vivid picture of life on the high seas during a turbulent period in American history.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.