tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21143168407399284682023-11-16T10:43:21.035-08:00If By SeaThe Forging of the American Navy-From the American Revolution to the War of 1812
By George C DaughanGeorge C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-47962887327225273492012-02-07T10:49:00.001-08:002012-02-07T10:56:25.709-08:00What's Happening in 2012"1812" The Navy's War" was published in Oct 2011. The year 2012 is the bicentennial year of the War of 1812 and I will be traveling extensively to speak about that war. You can see where I am speaking by clicking on this link: <a href="http://www.georgedaughanevents.blogspot..com">www.georgedaughanevents.blogspot..com</a> Please join me if there is an event near you.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-27472917006478491912010-04-26T05:12:00.000-07:002010-04-26T05:18:28.170-07:00Radio TalkI'll be on the radio at 2:30 P.M. today, April 26, talking about the Chinese navy, and about my new book, with Ken Kraetzer, whose program, Sons of the American Legion Radio Report, is broadcast all over the world. The station is WVOX in White Plains, New York.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-91752067342446441872010-04-11T10:13:00.000-07:002010-04-11T10:16:18.718-07:00John Carter Brown LibraryI'll be speaking at the fellows lunch at the John Carter Brown Library at Brown University on Wednesday April 21. Lunch is at noon in the Chancellor's Dining Room and at 12:30 I'll be speaking about "If By Sea".George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-71410118988786129612009-12-11T10:33:00.000-08:002009-12-11T13:19:15.691-08:00Journal of Southern History Review of "If By Sea"The Journal of Southern History has published a new book review of "If By Sea". The review is written by Craig L Symonds, author of "Lincoln's Admirals". You can see excerpts from the review on the news and review page of this blog.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-68187496555551387822009-11-01T08:08:00.000-08:002009-11-01T08:16:47.240-08:00November 10 in FalmouthTuesday, November 10, noon - one. In honor of our veterans I'll be speaking about "If By Sea" at the "Lunch Box Friends" monthly gathering at the Falmouth Public Library. Everyone is welcome to attend. You are invited to bring your lunch. If you already have a copy of the book bring it along and I'll be happy to sign it for you. There will be books available if you need a copy.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-62469459556214761852009-11-01T08:05:00.000-08:002009-11-01T08:08:17.681-08:00Quincy Historical SocietySaturday, November 7. I'll be speaking at the Military History Symposium at the Quincy Historical Society. If you'll be attending that event I will see you there.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-12111792345401418532009-09-04T08:54:00.000-07:002009-09-04T08:58:01.111-07:00AnnapolisI'm off to Annapolis on Sept 10th and 11th for the Naval Symposium where I will be a panel speaker. If you are coming to the symposium I'll be looking forward to meeting you.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-29417770103917310642009-06-08T12:14:00.000-07:002009-06-08T12:16:50.944-07:00June EventsI have a few events scheduled for June. In particular if you are in the Marshfield, Mass area please join us on June 23. See the events page for details.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-44712514235775432212009-04-25T04:07:00.000-07:002009-04-25T04:09:21.852-07:00Fraunces Tavern MuseumI'll be in New York this week to receive an award from the Sons of the American Revolution. If you are a member I look forward to meeting you at the dinner at the Fraunces Tavern.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-66710599782393790262009-04-04T10:00:00.000-07:002009-04-04T10:03:49.869-07:00Mystic, ConnecticutJust a reminder for the folks in Connecticut. I'll be at the bookstore at Mystic Seaport on Friday April 17 and Sat April 18 from 2-4. More information on the events page. Hope you'll stop by.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-24166405819030921812009-03-22T12:38:00.000-07:002009-03-22T12:45:36.701-07:00Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award"If By Sea" has received an Honorable Mention for the prestigious 2009 Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award. This award will be given by the Sons of the American Revolution at the Tavern in New York on April 27. See the News and Reviews page for more information.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-76652881918471778632009-03-08T13:42:00.000-07:002009-03-08T13:47:48.384-07:00Portsmouth, NH and Mystic SeaportMy next event is in Portsmouth, NH at the Portsmouth Yacht Club dinner. This is for members only but if you are a member please plan to attend.<br /><br />For my Connecticut friends, I'll be at Mystic Seaport on April 17 and 18. Hope you'll be able to stop by. See the events page for more details.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-24485771459782934912009-02-08T13:10:00.000-08:002009-02-08T13:12:55.938-08:00Portland Public LibraryMy next event will be on Wednesday February 18 at noon at the Portland Public Library. Their Brown Bag lunches are well known here in Portland. Hope you'll be able to join us for a conversation about <em>If By Sea</em>.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-3583056700027518892009-01-31T09:40:00.000-08:002009-02-01T06:15:16.845-08:00This WeekOn Wednesday night, Feb 4, I'll be speaking at the University of Massachusetts Club in Boston. If you happen to be a member I hope you'll be able to attend.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-58154367917790511012009-01-21T10:20:00.001-08:002009-01-21T10:22:22.229-08:00Portland Public LibraryThe Portland Public Library event was changed from today to Wednesday February 18. I hope that didn't inconvenience anyone and that you'll be able to attend at noon on the 18th.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-27776086701611867732009-01-14T14:16:00.000-08:002009-01-14T14:18:23.723-08:00January 21I'm back in Portland and will be speaking at the Portland Public Library brown bag lunch on Wednesday Jan 21. Please stop by if you're in town to discuss "If By Sea".George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-82664465778754355152009-01-02T13:22:00.000-08:002009-01-02T13:26:54.832-08:00Happy New YearBest wishes to everyone for 2009. I have just posted the new calender and added a few events that are already scheduled. There will be other events which I will post as the dates are confirmed. Click on the events page to see the schedule. I've had a wonderful time at all of the 2008 events, they've taken me to so many wonderful places and I've met so many interesting people. I look forward to seeing some new and some old friends at the 2009 events.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-91086536658682597632008-11-28T11:22:00.000-08:002008-11-28T11:34:56.497-08:00San Francisco Chronicle<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ywMm4VxK7cmcE2R68AtF2wdMLpwdzhTDwTzU0fZu0Ks2f9A2bzjgRlu5EIfGGqoC9SAXBpGCF9qSBG8OOAnl-qsBT4053EYcKnP20dHDpqz5igphQgDvGbrmIAd-ozqehtsacyLcgeYX/s1600-h/Book+Passage.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273792565892651170" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ywMm4VxK7cmcE2R68AtF2wdMLpwdzhTDwTzU0fZu0Ks2f9A2bzjgRlu5EIfGGqoC9SAXBpGCF9qSBG8OOAnl-qsBT4053EYcKnP20dHDpqz5igphQgDvGbrmIAd-ozqehtsacyLcgeYX/s320/Book+Passage.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I was in the San Francisco area last week for the book tour. "If By Sea" was number 5 on the best-seller list for the San Francisco Chronicle. This is a photo of me with my grandson Alex at the <em>Book Passage</em> event. </div>George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-10054253033765975282008-11-08T16:30:00.000-08:002008-11-08T16:31:35.059-08:00CaliforniaThis week I'm in California. Check the events page for the full schedule.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-65909953382746310082008-10-24T10:38:00.000-07:002008-10-24T10:40:05.684-07:00Samuel Eliot Morison AwardI'll be traveling to New York to receive this award on Monday, Nov 3. For more information on this event click on the events link.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-437303547947411252008-10-14T11:26:00.000-07:002008-10-14T11:29:44.909-07:00October 19I'll be speaking at the Scarborough Library, Scarborough, Maine on Sunday, Oct 19 at 2PM. This will be the last event in Maine until January. (I'll be on the west coast for the months of November and December.) If you have the opportunity please stop in. See the events page for details.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-19814763986330600202008-10-01T10:20:00.000-07:002008-10-01T10:22:45.342-07:00Next EventMy next event is in Portland, Maine at the Maine Historical Society, Tuesday Oct 7. Hope to see lots of history buffs there at noon. More information on the events page.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-71526306602961283682008-09-21T09:15:00.000-07:002008-09-21T09:18:09.471-07:00Marblehead, MassThis week I'll be signing books on Saturday, September 27 at the Spirit of 76 Bookstore in Marblehead, Mass. I'll be there with 2 other authors from noon to 2. Hope you'll be able to stop by.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-77270106193962614822008-09-02T10:47:00.000-07:002008-09-02T10:52:54.641-07:00Darien ConnecticutMy next event is in Darien, Ct on September 15 at 7PM at the Darien Community Association. It will include a 30 minute talk and time for Q & A. See the events page for the particulars. Come early for refreshments and a chat.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114316840739928468.post-92046809102559632542008-08-24T11:35:00.000-07:002008-08-24T11:38:08.004-07:00Last week of AugustThis is the last week of summer in Maine. It's hard to believe. I have 2 events this week. Thursday I'll be at the Rye Library in Rye, NH and on Saturday I'll be in Camden, Maine at the Owl and Turtle Bookstore. See the events page for details. Hope you can stop by.George C. Daughanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16521292665622989099noreply@blogger.com0