Publisher's Synopsis
""Four American Naval Heroes: Paul Jones, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Farragut, Admiral Dewey, A Book for Young Americans"" is a biographical book that narrates the lives and achievements of four distinguished naval officers in American history. The book is authored by Mabel Borton Beebe and is intended for young readers interested in learning about the heroic deeds of these naval leaders.The book begins with the story of John Paul Jones, a Scottish immigrant who became a naval officer in the Continental Navy during the American Revolution. The book details his daring exploits in the naval battles against the British, including his famous victory over the HMS Serapis. The next hero featured is Oliver H. Perry, who played a crucial role in the War of 1812 by defeating the British fleet in the Battle of Lake Erie.The book then moves on to discuss the life of Admiral David Farragut, who was the first admiral in the United States Navy and played a significant role in the American Civil War. The book recounts his famous quote, ""Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!"" during the Battle of Mobile Bay. Finally, the book concludes with the story of Admiral George Dewey, who led the United States Navy to victory during the Spanish-American War in 1898.Overall, ""Four American Naval Heroes"" is an engaging and informative book that offers young readers a glimpse into the lives of these remarkable naval officers who helped shape American history. Through vivid storytelling and historical context, the book provides a comprehensive overview of their contributions to the nation's naval legacy.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.
