The Life Of Silas Talbot: A Commodore In The Navy Of The United States (1850)

By Henry T. Tuckerman

Book Overview

The Life of Silas Talbot: A Commodore in the Navy of the United States is a biography written by Henry Theodore Tuckerman and published in 1850. The book tells the story of Silas Talbot, a naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and the Quasi-War with France. Talbot was born in Rhode Island in 1751 and began his naval career as a privateer during the Revolution. He went on to serve in the Continental Navy and was eventually appointed as a captain in the newly-formed United States Navy. Talbot was involved in several important naval battles, including the capture of the British ship Pigot in 1780 and the defense of Newport, Rhode Island in 1778. After the war, Talbot continued to serve in the Navy and was eventually promoted to the rank of commodore. He played a key role in the Quasi-War with France in the late 1790s, commanding a squadron of ships that protected American merchant vessels from French privateers. Tuckerman's biography provides a detailed account of Talbot's life and career, drawing on a variety of sources including Talbot's own letters and journals. The book also includes descriptions of naval battles and other historical events, as well as information on the political and social context of Talbot's time. Overall, The Life of Silas Talbot is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States Navy and the American Revolution.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: 1165664348
• ISBN13: 9781165664344
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"