George Hamilton Perkins, Commodore, U. S. N.: His Life And Letters

By Carroll Storrs Alden

Book Overview

George Hamilton Perkins, Commodore, U. S. N.: His Life And Letters is a biographical book written by Carroll Storrs Alden. The book chronicles the life and accomplishments of George Hamilton Perkins, who was a Commodore in the United States Navy. Perkins was born in 1836 and served in the Navy during the American Civil War, as well as in various other conflicts and expeditions throughout his career. The book includes a detailed account of Perkins' life, including his childhood, education, and naval career. It also includes a collection of his personal letters, providing insight into his thoughts, feelings, and experiences throughout his life. The book covers a wide range of topics, including naval strategy, military tactics, and the politics of the time. Overall, George Hamilton Perkins, Commodore, U. S. N.: His Life And Letters is a comprehensive and engaging biography of an important figure in American naval history. It provides a unique perspective on the life of a naval officer during a time of great change and conflict in the United States.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: 1432532499
• ISBN13: 9781432532499
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"