Parsons, Usher
Battle of Lake Erie. A Discourse, Delivered Before the Rhode-Island Historical Society, On the Evening of Monday, February 16, 1852
Providence: Benjamin T. Albro, Printer, 1853. Paperback. 36pp. Scattered foxing throughout, wraps darkened with some minor loss at the extremities, else a very good example. The author served as a surgeon’s mate aboard the Lawrence during the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812. After the ship’s two surgeons became ill, Parsons assumed primary responsibility for the medical care of the crew. He describes his experiences during the battle and addresses the controversy surrounding actions not taken by Captain Jesse Elliott, second in command to Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. Sabin 58917. Item #73043
Price: $250.00
