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Dewey and Other Naval Commanders

By Edward Sylvester Ellis

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The roar of cannons and the strategy of the high seas come alive in this recounting of America's greatest naval heroes. Focusing on leadership and tactical brilliance, the narrative profiles the men who shaped maritime history through courage under fire. From the smoke of Manila Bay to other historic engagements, it paints a vivid picture of duty and naval warfare. This historical compilation honors the discipline and valor required to command the oceans.

War & Battle Hero Adventure Journey Coming of Age Survival Redemption Identity

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Publish dateFeb 24, 2026

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1CHAPTER I

20CHAPTER XVII.: A Hero of the Olden Days—Cruise of the Constitution—Her Capture of the Cyane and Levant—Reminiscences of Admiral Stewart—His Last Days.

2THE BIRTH AND BOYHOOD OF GEORGE DEWEY.

21CHAPTER XVIII.: Captures Made After the Signing of the Treaty of Peace—The Privateers—Exploit of the General Armstrong—Its Far-Reaching Result.

3CHAPTER II.: DEWEY IN THE WAR FOR THE UNION.

22LESSER WARS

4CHAPTER III.: DEWEY IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN.

23CHAPTER XIX.: Resentment of the Barbary States—The War with Algiers—Captain Decatur's Vigorous Course—His Astonishing Success as a Diplomat.

5THE REVOLUTIONARY BATTLES

24CHAPTER XX.: Piracy in the West Indies—Its Cause—Means by Which It Was Wiped Out—Piracy in the Mediterranean.

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6CHAPTER IV.: Birth of the American Navy—The Privateers—Capture of New Providence, in the Bahamas—Paul Jones—A Clever Exploit—A Skilful Escape—Fine Seamanship—An Audacious Scheme.

25CHAPTER XXI.: The Qualla Battoo Incident.

7CHAPTER V.: A Daring Attempt by Captain Paul Jones—Why It Failed—A Bold Scheme—Why It Did Not Succeed—The Fight Between the Ranger and Drake.

26CHAPTER XXII.: Wilkes's Exploring Expedition.

8CHAPTER VI.: One of the Most Memorable Sea Fights Ever Known—The Wonderful Exploit of Captain Paul Jones.

27THE WAR FOR THE UNION

9CHAPTER VII.: Our Naval War with France—The Tribute Paid to the Barbary States by Christian Nations—War Declared Against the United States by Tripoli—Bainbridge, Decatur, Stewart, Dale and Preble.

28CHAPTER XXIII.: A New Era for the United States Navy—Opening of the Great Civil War—John Lorimer Worden—Battle Between the Monitor and Merrimac—Death of Worden.

10CHAPTER VIII.: The First Serious Engagement—Loss of the Philadelphia—The Scheme of Captain Bainbridge—Exploit of Lieutenant Decatur.

29CHAPTER XXIV.: Two Worthy Sons—William D. Porter—The Career of Admiral David Dixon Porter.

11CHAPTER IX.: Bombardment of Tripoli—Treacherous Act of a Turkish Captain—A Quick Retribution at the Hands of Captain Decatur.

30CHAPTER XXV.: Charles Stuart Boggs—His Coolness in the Presence of Danger—His Desperate Fight Below New Orleans—His Subsequent Services.

12CHAPTER X.: The Bomb Ketch—A Terrible Missile—Frightful Catastrophe—Diplomacy in Place of War—Peace.

31CHAPTER XXVI.: John Ancrum Winslow—His Early Life and Training—The Famous Battle Between the Kearsarge and Alabama.

13THE WAR OF 1812.

32CHAPTER XXVII.: An Unexpected Preacher—Andrew Hull Foote—His Character and Early Career—His Brilliant Services in the War for the Union.

14CHAPTER XI.: Cause of the War of 1812—Discreditable Work of the Land Forces—Brilliant Record of the Navy—The Constitution—Captain Isaac Hull—Battle Between the Constitution and Guerriere—Winning a Wager.

33CHAPTER XXVIII.: A Man Devoid of Fear—William Barker Cushing—Some of His Exploits—The Blowing Up of the Albemarle—His Sad Death.

15CHAPTER XII.: Jacob Jones—The Wasp and the Frolic—James Biddle—The Hornet and the Penguin—A Narrow Escape.

34CHAPTER XXIX.: The Greatest of Naval Heroes—David Glasgow Farragut.

16CHAPTER XIII.: Captains Carden and Decatur—Cruise of the Macedonian—Battle with the Frigate United States—Decatur's Chivalry.

35THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR

17CHAPTER XIV.: Occasional American Defeats as Well as Victories—Captain Decatur's Misfortune—The Chesapeake and Shannon.

36CHAPTER XXX.: The Movement Against Cuba—The Destruction of Cervera's Fleet—Admiral Sampson—Admiral Schley—"Fighting Bob" Evans—Commodore John C. Watson—Commodore John W. Philip—Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright.

18CHAPTER XV.: David Porter—A Clever Feat—Numerous Captures by the Essex—Her Remarkable Cruise in the Pacific—Her Final Capture.

37IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER

19CHAPTER XVI.: Oliver Hazard Perry—Prompt and Effective Work—"We Have Met the Enemy and They Are Ours"—Death of Perry.