Michael D. Urban

Award-winning author of OSAMA'S SKULL, IRONSIDES' PERIL, DRAKE'S COFFIN, and SHIRTS AND SKINS. Zonian. Dartmouth. Dog lover. Beer aficiando.

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#OnThisDay in 1798, USS Constitution sailed for the first time, beginning the remarkable journey that would earn her the immortal nickname "Old Ironsides." More than two centuries later, she remains a symbol of American courage, perseverance, and freedom. Her extraordinary legacy inspired my award-winning novel, Ironsides' Peril. Fair winds, Old Ironsides! ⚓🇺🇸

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July 16–19, 1812: The Great Escape

For three tense days in July 1812, USS Constitution refused to be trapped. Surrounded by a superior British squadron, Captain Isaac Hull and his crew used every trick they knew—kedging, towing, and even wetting the sails—to coax every ounce of speed from the ship. Their determination saved Constitution from capture.

That daring escape changed history. Just weeks later, Constitution defeated HMS Guerriere, earned the nickname "Old Ironsides," and became an enduring symbol of American resolve.

More than two centuries later, that same fighting spirit lives on in Ironsides' Peril. In my novel, America's most famous warship once again faces an enemy determined to destroy her. The threats are modern, but the courage, ingenuity, and determination that carried Captain Hull's crew through the Great Escape remain timeless.

History's greatest ship still has a story to tell.

#OnThisDay #ThisDayInHistory #USSConstitution #OldIronsides #WarOf1812 #NavalHistory #IronsidesPeril

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Today, Boston Harbor celebrates America's rich maritime heritage as the magnificent Tall Ships take to the water in the Parade of Sail, led by the legendary USS Constitution—Old Ironsides herself. Watching her lead the fleet is a powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and seamanship that shaped our nation. That enduring legacy inspired my award-winning novel, Ironsides' Peril. Fair winds to all! ⚓🇺🇸

#TallShips #USSConstitution #BostonHarbor #IronsidesPeril

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Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 Today we celebrate the birth of our nation and the Americans who defended it. The courage of the sailors aboard USS Constitution inspired my award-winning novel, Ironsides' Peril. #FourthOfJuly #USSConstitution #IronsidesPeril

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HELP THE HOMELESS

Between December 22, 2019 and January 2, 2020 I will donate
100% of all book sales to fight homelessness.
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This is a real shame. My heart goes out to the victims. My wife and I visited the Wings of Freedom Tour this past Saturday in Nashua, NH. I walked... https://t.co/wyL0Ab0sIK

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That's great! Thanks for the follow up and shoutout! Glad you enjoyed it! Maybe try OSAMA'S SKUlLL next?

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This is a terrific piece about Herman Melville by Jill Lepore in the New Yorker. For a number of reasons, I feel a special affinity with the man.

I remember long summer days in the 1960s when I would... https://t.co/6EVOfcqcOe

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Treat yourself today to one last thrill...IRONSIDES' PERIL, the only thriller about the USS CONSTITUTION, set in Beantown on the 4th of July! https://t.co/1aicnGFiAV

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Visited the American Heritage Museum yesterday apropos Memorial Day. Great new museum honring our nation's military which just opened earlier this month. . Go if you can - lots of BIG miitary equipment: planes, tanks, APCs, artillry -... https://t.co/33CtSsxMtG

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Herman Wouk, James Michener, Leon Uris, James Clavell, these guys were storytellers! I loved them as a kid and still do. https://t.co/EVqlN2Evva

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Ben Affleck to Star in and Direct World War II Caper ‘Ghost Army’ https://t.co/SyPmHV35jA

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I'll be there! Please join me and other local authors to honor William Martin and grab some great books for Christmas presents! https://t.co/nZRVhER0x0

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Never again.

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Never give up. https://t.co/EO5n9MTusq