History

Biography and Memoir

Dewey and Other Naval Commanders

By Edward Sylvester Ellis

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Tracing the exploits of the American fleet, this volume focuses on the decisive victory at Manila Bay and the leaders who orchestrated it. The narrative details the tactical evolution of naval warfare, highlighting the discipline and courage of the sailors. It serves as a biographical and historical record of a turning point in global power. The book honors the strategic minds that secured America's dominance on the high seas.

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GenreHistory, Biography and Memoir

Length6 hrs 49 mins

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Publish dateFeb 23, 2026

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1THE BIRTH AND BOYHOOD OF GEORGE DEWEY.

2CHAPTER II.: DEWEY IN THE WAR FOR THE UNION.

3CHAPTER III.: DEWEY IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN.

4THE REVOLUTIONARY BATTLES

5CHAPTER 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.

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6CHAPTER 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.

7CHAPTER VI.: One of the Most Memorable Sea Fights Ever Known—The Wonderful Exploit of Captain Paul Jones.

8CHAPTER 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.

9CHAPTER VIII.: The First Serious Engagement—Loss of the Philadelphia—The Scheme of Captain Bainbridge—Exploit of Lieutenant Decatur.

10CHAPTER IX.: Bombardment of Tripoli—Treacherous Act of a Turkish Captain—A Quick Retribution at the Hands of Captain Decatur.

11CHAPTER X.: The Bomb Ketch—A Terrible Missile—Frightful Catastrophe—Diplomacy in Place of War—Peace.

12THE WAR OF 1812.

13CHAPTER 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.

14CHAPTER XII.: Jacob Jones—The Wasp and the Frolic—James Biddle—The Hornet and the Penguin—A Narrow Escape.

15CHAPTER XIII.: Captains Carden and Decatur—Cruise of the Macedonian—Battle with the Frigate United States—Decatur's Chivalry.

16CHAPTER XIV.: Occasional American Defeats as Well as Victories—Captain Decatur's Misfortune—The Chesapeake and Shannon.

17CHAPTER XV.: David Porter—A Clever Feat—Numerous Captures by the Essex—Her Remarkable Cruise in the Pacific—Her Final Capture.

18CHAPTER XVI.: Oliver Hazard Perry—Prompt and Effective Work—"We Have Met the Enemy and They Are Ours"—Death of Perry.

19CHAPTER 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.

20CHAPTER XVIII.: Captures Made After the Signing of the Treaty of Peace—The Privateers—Exploit of the General Armstrong—Its Far-Reaching Result.

21LESSER WARS

22CHAPTER XIX.: Resentment of the Barbary States—The War with Algiers—Captain Decatur's Vigorous Course—His Astonishing Success as a Diplomat.

23CHAPTER XX.: Piracy in the West Indies—Its Cause—Means by Which It Was Wiped Out—Piracy in the Mediterranean.

24CHAPTER XXI.: The Qualla Battoo Incident.

25CHAPTER XXII.: Wilkes's Exploring Expedition.

26THE WAR FOR THE UNION

27CHAPTER 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.

28CHAPTER XXIV.: Two Worthy Sons—William D. Porter—The Career of Admiral David Dixon Porter.

29CHAPTER XXV.: Charles Stuart Boggs—His Coolness in the Presence of Danger—His Desperate Fight Below New Orleans—His Subsequent Services.

30CHAPTER XXVI.: John Ancrum Winslow—His Early Life and Training—The Famous Battle Between the Kearsarge and Alabama.

31CHAPTER XXVII.: An Unexpected Preacher—Andrew Hull Foote—His Character and Early Career—His Brilliant Services in the War for the Union.

32CHAPTER XXVIII.: A Man Devoid of Fear—William Barker Cushing—Some of His Exploits—The Blowing Up of the Albemarle—His Sad Death.

33CHAPTER XXIX.: The Greatest of Naval Heroes—David Glasgow Farragut.

34THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR

35CHAPTER 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.

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