Lincoln's Admiral: The Civil War Campaigns of David Farragut - Hardcover

Duffy, James P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0762852496 ISBN 13: 9780762852499

Publisher: Book Sales

Synopsis

This book tells of the Civil War campaigns of David Farragut. Thoroughly researched and compellingly written, this book examines Farragut's command of the most daring and important assignment of the Civil War: the mission to recapture the vital Southern port of New Orleans.

"Damn the torpedoes... Full speed ahead." Admiral David Farragut's bold order at the Battle of Mobile Bay has served as a rallying cry for the United States Navy for a century. Described as "urbane" and "indomitable" by contemporaries, and lionized as an "American Viking" by the Northern press during the Civil War. Farragut was considered gallant, brilliant, and humane by friend and foe alike. 

Lincoln's Admiral also offers insights into the Battle of Mobile Bay, arguably Farragut's most famous campaign. An expansive and compelling chronicle of Farragut's career, Lincoln's Admiral traces the brilliant decisions and wartime strategy of one of history's greatest military leaders. 

About this title

Book Description:

This book tells of the Civil War campaigns of David Farragut. Thoroughly researched and compellingly written, this book examines Farragut's command of the most daring and important assignment of the Civil War: the mission to recapture the vital Southern port of New Orleans.

From the Publisher:

Admiral David Farragut was instrumental in winning the Civil War. This biographical study focuses on his career and campaigns and the role the United States Navy played in the war. New information uncovered in the last twenty years provides new insights into this venerated naval hero. The emergence of the ironclads and vast wooden hull ships with new and more powerful canons and guns is examined.

About this edition

• Publisher: Book Sales
• ISBN 10: 0762852496
• ISBN 13: 9780762852499
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 276