The Life and Character of Stephen Decatur: Late Commodore and Post-Captain in the Navy of the United States, and Navy-Commissioner, Interspersed With ... of the American Navy (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

S. Putnam Waldo

 
9781333922351: The Life and Character of Stephen Decatur: Late Commodore and Post-Captain in the Navy of the United States, and Navy-Commissioner, Interspersed With ... of the American Navy (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book is a biography of Stephen Decatur, a notable American naval commander in the early 19th century. It follows his rise in the navy, starting with his first commission at age 19. The author provides rich detail on significant events of the era: the conflict with the Barbary States, and the War of 1812 between Britain and the US. Through the lens of Decatur's life and notable achievements, the author paints a vivid picture of the birth and evolution of the US Navy. This book offers a valuable account of an important figure in US naval history.

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