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Stephen Decatur

Stephen Decatur

Brady, Cyrus Townsend

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General Fiction

ISBN10: 1428603115
ISBN13: 9781428603110
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 15 2006
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.39 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Stephen Decatur by Cyrus Townsend Brady is a biography of one of the most celebrated naval heroes in American history. Stephen Decatur was a naval officer who played a significant role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. The book chronicles Decatur's life from his childhood in Maryland to his rise as a naval officer and his eventual death in a duel.The author provides a detailed account of Decatur's naval career, including his heroic exploits during the Tripolitan War and his command of the USS Constitution during the War of 1812. The book also explores Decatur's personal life, including his marriage to Susan Wheeler and his close friendship with fellow naval officer James Lawrence.Brady's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of Decatur's life and times. The book is well-researched, drawing on primary sources such as letters, journals, and official documents to provide a comprehensive and accurate account of Decatur's life.Overall, Stephen Decatur is an excellent biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of America's greatest naval heroes. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, naval history, or military biography.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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