Old Naval Days: Sketches From The Life Of Rear Admiral William Radford, U.S.N. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163286753)

Old Naval Days: Sketches From The Life Of Rear Admiral William Radford, U.S.N. is a memoir written by Sophie Radford De Meissner about her father, Rear Admiral William Radford, and his experiences as a naval officer during the mid-19th century. The book is a collection of anecdotes and stories that provide a glimpse into the life of a naval officer during this time period. The author shares her father's experiences serving in the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and his time spent in various naval positions around the world. The book also includes descriptions of naval battles, shipwrecks, and other events that Radford witnessed during his career. Throughout the book, De Meissner provides insight into her father's character and personality, as well as his relationships with other naval officers and his family. The book offers a unique perspective on the life of a naval officer during the 19th century and provides a personal account of one man's experiences in service to his country.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: Sophie Radford De Meissner
ISBN-10: 1163286753
ISBN-13: 9781163286753
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 440
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d