Does Theodore Roosevelt's naval history of the War of 1812 cover operations on the Great Lakes?
Short answerYes. It covers the Great Lakes, takes particular interest in their commanders, and combines high-level history with close detail.
NotesRoosevelt 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.