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<i>The Captain from Connecticut</i> is the definitive biography of the man who became a national hero as the commander of the USS <i>Constitution</i> in her dramatic victory over HMS <i>Guerriere</i> in the War of 1812. While Isaac Hull's outstanding seamanship was in evidence throughout his career, Maloney makes the case that it is ironic that he is remembered for his tactical prowess in this famous naval battle, because he was actually the most pacific of men.