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From Reefer To Rear-Admiral: Reminiscences And Journal Jottings Of Nearly Half A Century Of Naval Life

From Reefer To Rear-Admiral: Reminiscences And Journal Jottings Of Nearly Half A Century Of Naval Life

Sands, Benjamin F.

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Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesNaval History

ISBN10: 1163239496
ISBN13: 9781163239490
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 318
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
From Reefer to Rear-Admiral: Reminiscences and Journal Jottings of Nearly Half a Century of Naval Life is a memoir written by Benjamin F. Sands. The book chronicles Sands' experiences in the United States Navy, from his early days as a reefer (a midshipman) to his rise to the rank of Rear-Admiral. The memoir is based on Sands' personal journals and reminiscences, and provides a firsthand account of life in the Navy during the 19th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including naval battles, shipboard life, and the politics of the Navy. Sands also provides insights into the personalities of some of the most notable figures in the Navy at the time, including Commodore Matthew Perry and Admiral David Farragut. Overall, From Reefer to Rear-Admiral offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a naval officer during a pivotal period in American history.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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