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Does Roosevelt's War of 1812 history cover the Great Lakes?

Roosevelt includes the Great Lakes operations and their commanders, combining high-level history with close detail.

Question

Does Theodore Roosevelt's naval history of the War of 1812 cover operations on the Great Lakes?

Short answer

Yes. It covers the Great Lakes, takes particular interest in their commanders, and combines high-level history with close detail.

Notes

Roosevelt covers the Great Lakes as well as the oceanic war. He takes a particular interest in the commanders involved in the freshwater operations. The recommendation rests on the book's combination of high-level history and close detail.