Ellis, Edward S. (Edward Sylvester), 1840-1916 / 2008-06-12 00:00:00
EBOOK DEWEY AND OTHER NAVAL COMMANDERS ***
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[Illustration: ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY, U.S.N.]
DEWEY
AND OTHER
NAVAL COMMANDERS.
BY
EDWARD S. ELLIS, A.M.
Author of "A History of the World," "The People's Standard History
of the United States," "A History of the State of New York," "Deerfoot
Series," "Log Cabin Series," Etc.
NEW YORK
HURST & COMPANY
PUBLISHERS
Copyright, 1899,
BY
JOHN HOVENDON.
CONTENTS. Page.
Introduction 5
CHAPTER I.
Admiral George Dewey--The Birth and Boyhood of
George Dewey. 7
CHAPTER II.
Dewey in the War for the Union. 17
CHAPTER III.
Dewey in the War with Spain. 35
CHAPTER IV.
The Revolutionary Battles--Birth of the American
Navy--The Privateers--Capture of New Providence, in
the Bahamas--Paul Jones--A Clever Exploit--A
Skilful Escape--Fine Seamanship--An Audacious
Scheme. 52
CHAPTER V.
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