The Story of Commodore John Barry

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Griffin, Martin I. J. (Martin Ignatius Joseph), 1842-1911.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Story of Commodore John Barry" by Martin I. J. Griffin is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and contributions of John Barry, recognized as the "Father of the American Navy," outlining his significant role in the naval history of the United States during the Revolutionary War and beyond. Through Barry's story, the book explores themes of patriotism, naval strategy, and leadership in the face of adversity. The opening of the book introduces readers to John Barry's distinguished naval career, beginning with his early days in Ireland and his rise through the ranks of the colonial mercantile marine service to becoming a captain of one of the first Continental Navy cruisers. It speaks to his commendable exploits, including his first cruise commanding the "Lexington," and highlights his remarkable fortitude and skill in capturing enemy vessels. The text emphasizes Barry's dedication to the fledgling American Navy and the respect he earned from fellow patriots, including General Washington, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of his milestones and achievements throughout his military career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-04-19