The Life and Character of Stephen Decatur; Late Commodore and Post-captain in the Navy of the United States, and Navy-commissioner: Interspersed With Brief Notices of the Origin, Progress, and Achievements of the American Navy; Volume 1

S Putnam 1780-1826 Waldo

ISBN 10: 1022754602 / ISBN 13: 9781022754607

Published by Legare Street Press, 2023

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• Title: The Life and Character of Stephen Decatur; Late Commodore and Post-captain in the Navy of the United States, and Navy-commissioner: Interspersed With Brief Notices of the Origin, Progress, and Achievements of the American Navy; Volume 1
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1022754602
• ISBN 13: 9781022754607
• Binding: Paperback / softback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 549 grams

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Published in 1821, this biography tells the story of one of the most celebrated naval heroes in American history. Stephen Decatur fought in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, and was known for his courage, leadership, and patriotism. This book offers a detailed portrait of Decatur's life and career, and sheds light on the early years of the United States Navy.

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