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Commodore John Barry, The Father Of The American Navy: The Record Of His Services For Our Country

Commodore John Barry, The Father Of The American Navy: The Record Of His Services For Our Country

Griffin, Martin I. J.

Paperback

Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 1163301744
ISBN13: 9781163301746
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 476
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.96 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Commodore John Barry, The Father of the American Navy is a book written by Martin I. J. Griffin that chronicles the life and achievements of one of America's most important naval figures. John Barry was a naval officer in the Continental Navy during the American Revolution and is widely regarded as the founder of the United States Navy. The book begins with Barry's early life in Ireland and his eventual emigration to the United States. It then details his service in the Continental Navy during the Revolution, including his role in some of the most important naval battles of the era. The author also explores Barry's post-Revolutionary War career, including his service as the first commissioned officer in the United States Navy and his role in the Quasi-War with France. Throughout the book, Griffin provides a detailed and engaging account of Barry's life and accomplishments, drawing on a wide range of primary sources and historical documents. The book also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the events and locations described in the text. Overall, Commodore John Barry, The Father of the American Navy is an informative and well-written biography that sheds light on an important figure in American naval history. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of the United States Navy, the American Revolution, or the early years of the United States as a nation.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.

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