Life of Andrew Hull Foote: Rear-Admiral United States Navy (1874)

By James Mason Hoppin

Book Overview

The Life of Andrew Hull Foote: Rear-Admiral United States Navy (1874) is a biographical account of the life and career of Andrew Hull Foote, a prominent figure in the United States Navy during the 19th century. Written by James Mason Hoppin, the book provides a detailed overview of Foote's early life, including his upbringing and education, as well as his entry into the Navy and his rise through the ranks.The book also covers Foote's numerous accomplishments during his time in the Navy, including his role in the Mexican-American War, his command of the USS Hartford during the Civil War, and his efforts to modernize the Navy's fleet. Hoppin also explores Foote's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his religious beliefs and his influence on the abolitionist movement.Overall, The Life of Andrew Hull Foote provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in the history of the United States Navy. With its detailed research and engaging narrative style, the book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Navy or the Civil War era.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: 1163916315
• ISBN13: 9781163916315
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"