Excerpt from Old Salamander: The Life and Naval Career of Admiral David Glascoe Farragut
The material for the sketch of the Admiral's early history are not so full as might be desired. His life on the sea necessarily made it quite impossible to gather many incidents of interest in connection with his subsequent career, which would have be come traditionary in a community where the years of boyhood and youth were passed.
The Journal of Commodore David Porter, of the Essex, Abbott's History of the Rebellion.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a sweeping historical account of the United States Navy in the early 19th century, focusing on the remarkable career of Admiral David Glascoe Farragut, a heroic naval commander during the Civil War. The author draws on a rich trove of sources, including journals, letters, and official records, to weave a captivating narrative that illuminates Farragut's leadership, bravery, and the broader context of the American naval tradition. Through the lens of Farragut's life, the book explores themes of courage, determination, and the complexities of war. It sheds light on the evolution of naval warfare during a transformative era, highlighting Farragut's pivotal role in shaping the strategies and tactics that would shape future conflicts at sea. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332061600_0
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