Commodore Bainbridge: From The Gunroom To The Quarter-Deck (1897)

By James Barnes

Book Overview

Commodore Bainbridge: From The Gunroom To The Quarter-Deck is a biographical book written by James Barnes and published in 1897. The book chronicles the life of William Bainbridge, a naval officer who rose through the ranks to become a commodore in the United States Navy. The book begins by describing Bainbridge's early life and his entry into the navy, where he served as a midshipman on various ships. It then goes on to detail his experiences in the Quasi-War with France, the Barbary Wars, and the War of 1812. Throughout the book, Barnes provides insight into Bainbridge's leadership style, his relationships with other naval officers, and his role in shaping the navy during his time in service. The book also includes accounts of some of Bainbridge's most notable achievements, such as his capture of the HMS Java during the War of 1812. Overall, Commodore Bainbridge: From The Gunroom To The Quarter-Deck is a comprehensive look at the life and career of one of the most influential naval officers in American history. It provides readers with a detailed understanding of Bainbridge's contributions to the navy and his impact on the development of naval strategy and tactics during his time in service.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436810728
• ISBN13: 9781436810722
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"