The Life And Letters Of Admiral Dewey From Montpelier To Manila

By Adelbert Milton Dewey and George Dewey

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Life And Letters Of Admiral Dewey From Montpelier To Manila"" is a biographical account of the life of Admiral George Dewey, written by his nephew, Adelbert M. Dewey. The book chronicles the life of Admiral Dewey, from his childhood in Montpelier, Vermont, to his rise to prominence as a naval officer in the United States Navy. The book also includes a collection of letters written by Admiral Dewey, which provide insight into his personal life and his thoughts on various topics. The book covers Admiral Dewey's most famous achievement, the Battle of Manila Bay, which took place during the Spanish-American War. The book is a comprehensive account of the life of one of America's most celebrated naval heroes and provides readers with a detailed look at the man behind the legend.Embellished With Over Two Hundred And Fifty Illustrations. Authorized Edition.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116273373X
• ISBN13: 9781162733739
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"