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The Life Story of Presley Marion Rixey, Surgeon General US Navy 1902 to 1910

The Life Story of Presley Marion Rixey, Surgeon General US Navy 1902 to 1910

Braisted, Rear Admiral William C.
Bell, Captain William Hemphill

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Historical FiguresMilitary BiographiesFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162742402
ISBN13: 9781162742403
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 544
Weight: 1.58
Height: 1.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life Story of Presley Marion Rixey, Surgeon General US Navy 1902 to 1910 is a biographical book written by Rear Admiral William C. Braisted. The book tells the story of Presley Marion Rixey, who served as the Surgeon General of the United States Navy from 1902 to 1910. Rixey was a prominent figure in the field of medicine and played a significant role in the development of the Navy's medical corps.The book provides a detailed account of Rixey's life, from his childhood to his career in the Navy. It covers his education, his early years in the Navy, and his rise through the ranks to become Surgeon General. The book also delves into Rixey's personal life, including his family, his hobbies, and his relationships with his colleagues.Throughout the book, Braisted provides insight into Rixey's leadership style and his contributions to the Navy's medical corps. He also explores the challenges that Rixey faced during his tenure as Surgeon General, including the outbreak of yellow fever in Cuba and the Philippines.Overall, The Life Story of Presley Marion Rixey, Surgeon General US Navy 1902 to 1910 is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a remarkable man who played a significant role in the history of the United States Navy.1930. This volume contains both biography and autobiography of Rixey who was White House physician to William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. He was also surgeon general of the U.S. Navy when Taft became President.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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