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Captains of the old steam navy : makers of the American naval tradition, 1840-1880 / edited by James C. Bradford.

Van Pelt Library V62 .C37 1986
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Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Genre:
  • Biographies.
Physical Description:
xvi, 356 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Place of Publication:
Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, [1986]
Summary:
This collection of biographical essays delves into the careers of thirteen colorful naval leaders who guided the U.S. Navy through four turbulent decades of transition. Interpretive in approach, each essay emphasizes facets of an officer's personality or aspects of his career that made lasting contributions to the navy.
Notes:
  • Bibliography: pages 323-343.
  • Includes index.
ISBN:
0870210130 :
OCLC:
13821746

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