ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY, U.S.N.DEWEY
AND OTHER
NAVAL COMMANDERS.
BY
EDWARD S. ELLIS, A.M.,
Author of"A History of the World," " The People's Standard Historyof the United States," "A History of the State of New York," "DeerfootSeries," "Log Cabin Series," Etc.
NEW YORK
HURST & COMPANY
PUBLISHERS
Copyright, 1899,
BY
JOHN HOVENDON.
CONTENTS.
| CHAPTER | ||
| INTRODUCTION | ||
| I | Admiral George Dewey—The Birth and Boyhood ofGeorge Dewey. | |
| II | Dewey in the War for the Union. | |
| III | Dewey in the War with Spain. | |
| THE REVOLUTIONARY BATTLES | ||
| IV | Birth of the American Navy—ThePrivateers—Capture of New Providence, inthe Bahamas—Paul Jones—A Clever Exploit—ASkilful Escape—Fine Seamanship—An AudaciousScheme. | |
| V | A Daring Attempt by Captain Paul Jones—Why ItFailed—A Bold Scheme—Why It Did Not Succeed—TheFight Between the Ranger and Drake. | |
| VI | One of the Most Memorable Sea Fights Ever Known—TheWonderful Exploit of Captain Paul Jones. | |
| VII | Our Naval War with France—The Tribute Paid to theBarbary States by Christian Nations—War DeclaredAgainst the United States by Tripoli—Bainbridge,Decatur, Stewart, Dale and Preble. | |
| VIII | The First Serious Engagement ... BU KİTABI OKUMAK İÇİN ÜYE OLUN VEYA GİRİŞ YAPIN!Sitemize Üyelik ÜCRETSİZDİR! |