From Midshipman To Rear-Admiral

By Bradley A. Fiske

Book Overview

""From Midshipman to Rear-Admiral"" is a memoir written by Bradley A. Fiske, an American naval officer who served in the United States Navy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book chronicles Fiske's career from his early days as a midshipman at the United States Naval Academy to his eventual rise to the rank of Rear-Admiral. Throughout the book, Fiske provides detailed accounts of his experiences serving on various ships and stations around the world, including the Spanish-American War and World War I. He also shares his insights on naval tactics, technology, and leadership, offering readers a unique perspective on the evolution of the US Navy during this period.In addition to his naval career, Fiske also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, his struggles with health issues, and his thoughts on religion and philosophy.Overall, ""From Midshipman to Rear-Admiral"" is a fascinating and informative memoir that offers a firsthand account of a pivotal period in American naval 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: 1163131911
• ISBN13: 9781163131916
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 706 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"