Fighting Bob Evans

By Edwin A. Falk

Book Overview

Fighting Bob Evans is a biography written by Edwin A. Falk about the life of Robert Evans, a renowned naval officer who served in the United States Navy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book chronicles Evans' rise through the ranks of the Navy, from his early days as a midshipman to his eventual appointment as the commander of the Atlantic Fleet. The book provides a detailed look at Evans' leadership style and his contributions to the Navy, including his efforts to modernize the fleet and his role in the Spanish-American War. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with his family and his struggles with alcoholism.Throughout the book, Falk paints a vivid picture of Evans as a complex and dynamic figure, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses. He also provides a fascinating glimpse into the larger historical context of the time, including the political and social climate of the United States during the turn of the century.Overall, Fighting Bob Evans is a compelling and well-researched biography that offers a fascinating look at one of the most influential naval officers in American history.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: 1163138665
• ISBN13: 9781163138663
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"