The Life and Character of Stephen Decatur

By: Waldo, S. Putnam

Book Overview

""The Life and Character of Stephen Decatur"" by S. Putnam Waldo is a detailed biography of the American naval hero Stephen Decatur. The book covers Decatur's life from his birth in 1779 to his untimely death in a duel in 1820. Waldo provides a comprehensive look at Decatur's naval career, including his involvement in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. The book also explores Decatur's personal life, including his marriage to Susan Wheeler and his...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162733624
• ISBN13: 9781162733623
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"