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Life Of Stephen Decatur: A Commodore In The Navy Of The United States (1846)

Life Of Stephen Decatur: A Commodore In The Navy Of The United States (1846)

MacKenzie, Alexander S.

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ISBN10: 1120387213
ISBN13: 9781120387219
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 458
Weight: 1.85
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Life of Stephen Decatur: A Commodore in the Navy of the United States is a biography written by Alexander S. Mackenzie in 1846. The book tells the story of Stephen Decatur, a renowned American naval officer who played a significant role in the early years of the United States Navy. Decatur was born in Maryland in 1779 and joined the Navy at the age of nineteen. He quickly rose through the ranks and became a respected leader and strategist.The book covers Decatur's impressive career, including his involvement in the Barbary Wars, the War of 1812, and the suppression of piracy in the Caribbean. Mackenzie also delves into Decatur's personal life, including his marriage to Susan Wheeler and his tragic death in a duel with Commodore James Barron.Mackenzie's biography provides a detailed and engaging account of Decatur's life and achievements. It offers insights into the early years of the United States Navy and the challenges faced by its officers during this time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval history, American history, or the life of Stephen Decatur.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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