The Great Commodore: The Exploits Of Matthew Calbraith Perry

By Edward M. Barrows

Book Overview

The Great Commodore: The Exploits Of Matthew Calbraith Perry is a biography written by Edward M. Barrows that chronicles the life and accomplishments of Matthew Calbraith Perry, a celebrated American naval officer. The book traces Perry's rise to prominence in the United States Navy, his role in the War of 1812, and his various diplomatic missions to Japan and other parts of the world. The author provides a detailed account of Perry's leadership and strategic skills, as well as his impact on American foreign policy and naval history. The book is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a remarkable figure in American history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, diplomacy, or the history of the United States in the 19th century.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: 1163189243
• ISBN13: 9781163189245
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"