Commodore John Rodgers: Captain, Commodore, And Senior Officer Of The American Navy, 1773-1838 (1910) is a historical biography written by Charles Oscar Paullin. The book chronicles the life and career of John Rodgers, a prominent figure in the American Navy during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book begins with Rodgers' early life, including his upbringing in Maryland and his decision to join the Navy at the age of 14. From there, Paullin...