Excerpt from The Life and Character of Stephen Decatur: Late Commodore and Post-Captain in the Navy of the United States, and Navy-Commissioner, Interspersed With Brief Notices of the Origin, Progress, and Achievements of the American Navy
The splendid and unsurpassed achievements of the American Navy in the second war between the Republic and the British Empire, drew forth the undivided applause of Americans, and excited the deepest solicitude of Englishmen.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a biography of Stephen Decatur, a notable American naval commander in the early 19th century. It follows his rise in the navy, starting with his first commission at age 19. The author provides rich detail on significant events of the era: the conflict with the Barbary States, and the War of 1812 between Britain and the US. Through the lens of Decatur's life and notable achievements, the author paints a vivid picture of the birth and evolution of the US Navy. This book offers a valuable account of an important figure in US naval history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333922351_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781333922351
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles