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The Life And Services Of Commodore William Bainbridge, United States Navy

The Life And Services Of Commodore William Bainbridge, United States Navy

Harris, Thomas

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Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesNaval History

ISBN10: 1162981199
ISBN13: 9781162981192
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life and Services of Commodore William Bainbridge, United States Navy is a historical biography written by Thomas Harris. The book chronicles the life and career of Commodore William Bainbridge, an American naval officer who served in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The biography begins with Bainbridge's early life, including his birth in New Jersey and his upbringing in a family of seafarers. The book then details his early naval career, including his service in the Quasi-War with France and the Barbary Wars. The biography also covers Bainbridge's role in the War of 1812, including his command of the USS Constitution during its famous victory over the HMS Java. The book also explores Bainbridge's later career, including his service as a naval commissioner and his involvement in the development of the steam navy. Throughout the book, Harris provides a detailed and engaging account of Bainbridge's life and accomplishments, drawing on a wide range of primary sources to paint a vivid picture of this important figure in American naval history. The Life and Services of Commodore William Bainbridge, United States Navy is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the US Navy and the early years of the American republic.A Biography Of The American Naval Hero Of The War Of 1812 And The Barbary Coast, By One Who Knew Him Well.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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