Farragut And Our Naval Commanders

By Joel Tyler Headley

Book Overview

Farragut And Our Naval Commanders is a book written by Joel Tyler Headley. The book is a historical account of the United States Navy and its commanders during the Civil War. The book focuses primarily on the life and career of Admiral David Farragut, who is considered one of the greatest naval commanders in American history. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in Farragut's life and career. The author provides a detailed account of Farragut's childhood, his early years in the Navy, and his rise to prominence during the Civil War. The book also discusses other notable naval commanders of the time, including Admiral David Porter and Admiral William T. Sampson. Throughout the book, the author provides insight into the strategies and tactics used by these commanders during the war. He also explores the political and social factors that influenced their decisions and actions. The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive overview of the United States Navy during this pivotal period in American history. Overall, Farragut And Our Naval Commanders is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in American history, naval warfare, or the life and career of Admiral David Farragut.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: 1430461292
• ISBN13: 9781430461296
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 1.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"