Autobiography of George Dewey

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By Listen TheBook Posted on May 31, 2023

In Category - Memoirs

Authors: George Dewey In Year : 1913

Book Language: English

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Preface
Early Years
At Annapolis
The Midshipman Cruise
Beginning of the Civil War
The Battle of New Orleans
In New Orleans
The Battle of Port Hudson
Prize Commissioner
On the James River
The Battle of Fort Fisher
Service After the War
Building the New Navy
In Command of the Asiatic Squadron
Final Preparations for War
The Battle of Manila Bay
After the Battle
A Period of Anxiety
The Taking of Manila
Since Manila

Admiral George Dewey, United States Navy, is best remembered for his victory over the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War (1898). Written when Dewey was seventy-five years old and had served fifty-nine years in the navy, this book offers not only an excellent account of the famous naval battle in the Philippines, but also stories of the author’s many adventures during his long sea-going career, including some hair-raising experiences during the Civil War. (Summary by Delmar H. Dolbier)