The Life and character of Stephen Decatur.

Second edition revised. Full period calf leather with black leather label, heavy wear to edges and much of the label has been chipped. Joins at a little weak. Age-toning to the pages with light foxing throughout. frontispiece and three other plates. Overall a FAIR condition book and a good reading copy. Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr (5 January 1779 22 March 1820) was an American naval officer notable for his heroism in the Barbary Wars and in the War of 1812. He was the youngest man to reach the rank of captain in the history of the U.S. Navy, and the first American celebrated as a national military hero who had not played a role in the American Revolution. UncleAndy Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.