George Hamilton Perkins, Commodore, U. S. N: His Life and Letters (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Carroll Storrs Alden

9780266421573: George Hamilton Perkins, Commodore, U. S. N: His Life and Letters (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266421571 ISBN 13: 9780266421573

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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George Hamilton Perkins: A Navy Hero The Letters that Shaped a Commodore’s Legend

This authoritative biography gathers the life and letters of George Hamilton Perkins, a naval officer whose career spanned the Civil War and late 19th-century service. Read about his rise from the Naval Academy to commanding ships in key campaigns, his calm under pressure, and the lasting impact of his words as captured in his correspondence.

The book blends intimate, firsthand notes with the broader story of a courageous leader. It traces Perkins’s early years, his wartime duties, and the moments that defined his character—steadfast, fearless, and deeply loyal to the men who served under him. It also reveals how his contemporaries and family remembered and honored his contributions to the Navy and the nation.

Discover Perkins’s leadership at sea, from passing batteries to directing gunboat actions.
See how his letters reflect daily life aboard ships, wartime strategy, and personal reflections.
Learn how a bronze statue and a ship’s name commemorated a life of service and courage.
Understand the balance of duty, humility, and devotion to family that marked his career.

Ideal for readers of military history and naval biographies, this edition brings to light a richly detailed portrait of a man who earned a lasting place in American naval memory, through both action and the enduring record of his letters.

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