The book ""Life of Hiram Paulding, Rear-Admiral, U.S.N."" is a biography written by Rebecca Paulding Meade. The book tells the story of Hiram Paulding, a Rear-Admiral in the United States Navy. It covers his life from his early years growing up in a military family, to his time at the United States Naval Academy, and his rise through the ranks of the Navy.The book details Paulding's many accomplishments during his career, including his service in...