Four American Naval Heroes: Paul Jones, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Farragut, Admiral Dewey, A Book For Young Americans (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163714812)

""Four American Naval Heroes: Paul Jones, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Farragut, Admiral Dewey"" is a book written by Mabel Borton Beebe, which tells the stories of four great American naval heroes. The book is aimed at young Americans and provides a complete description of the lives and achievements of these naval heroes. The first hero featured in the book is Paul Jones, who was a naval officer during the American Revolution. The book describes his daring exploits on the high seas, including his famous victory over the British warship Serapis. The second hero is Oliver H. Perry, who is best known for his victory in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. The book provides a detailed account of this battle and Perry's leadership skills. The third hero is Admiral Farragut, who played a crucial role in the Union victory during the American Civil War. The book describes his famous order to ""Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!"" during the Battle of Mobile Bay. The fourth hero is Admiral Dewey, who is best known for his victory in the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. The book provides a detailed account of this battle and Dewey's leadership skills. Overall, ""Four American Naval Heroes"" is an inspiring and informative book that highlights the bravery and accomplishments of these four great American naval heroes. It is a must-read for young Americans who are interested in history, naval warfare, and the stories of heroic individuals who have shaped the course of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Mabel Borton Beebe
ISBN-10: 116371481X
ISBN-13: 9781163714812
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 258
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d