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Life And Naval Career Of Vice-Admiral David Glascoe Farragut (1865)

Life And Naval Career Of Vice-Admiral David Glascoe Farragut (1865)

Headley, Phineas Camp

Paperback

Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1104994518
ISBN13: 9781104994518
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 26 2009
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Life And Naval Career Of Vice-Admiral David Glascoe Farragut is a biographical book written by Phineas Camp Headley in 1865. The book chronicles the life and naval career of David Glascoe Farragut, who was a prominent figure in the United States Navy during the American Civil War. The book begins with Farragut's early life and upbringing, including his family background and education. It then goes on to detail his early naval career, including his involvement in the Mexican-American War and his service in the Mediterranean. The bulk of the book focuses on Farragut's role in the American Civil War, particularly his leadership during the Union's naval campaigns in the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River. The book describes in detail Farragut's most famous achievement, the capture of New Orleans in 1862, as well as his other notable battles and campaigns. Throughout the book, Headley emphasizes Farragut's bravery, leadership, and strategic thinking, as well as his personal qualities and character. The book also includes numerous anecdotes and personal stories about Farragut, as well as descriptions of his relationships with other notable figures of the time. Overall, Life And Naval Career Of Vice-Admiral David Glascoe Farragut provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and achievements of one of the most important naval commanders 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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