THE SALAMANDER – The 4th of July is fast approaching! As another seasonal post Balladeer’s Blog examines the Revolutionary War career of Captain Jonathan Haraden, nicknamed the Salamander because of “his ability to withstand fire.” Haraden’s rise to fame began when he was serving as First Officer under Captain John Fisk on the American commerce […]

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