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Length5h 3m
About this audiobook
In "Pike & Cutlass: Hero Tales of Our Navy," George Gibbs weaves a rich tapestry of maritime adventure, chronicling the valorous exploits of America's naval heroes. The collection showcases a variety of narrative styles, blending historical fact with vibrant storytelling, immersing readers in a time when bravery and honor defined naval warfare. Gibbs artfully captures the spirit of the age, providing vivid descriptions and detailed accounts that not only celebrate individual heroism but also shed light on pivotal events within U.S. naval history, accentuating the significant role played by these figures in shaping the early American naval identity. George Gibbs, an accomplished marine historian and novelist, draws inspiration from his extensive research into maritime lore and naval history. His deep-seated passion for the sea and its storied past is evident throughout the book, as he deconstructs the myths while elevating the true stories of the sailors who navigated treacherous waters. Gibbs's background in journalism and dedication to preserving naval heritage likely drove him to compile these tales, ensuring that their sacrifices and triumphs resonate with contemporary audiences. This captivating anthology is highly recommended for history enthusiasts, aspiring naval historians, and readers who yearn for tales of bravery and adventure. "Pike & Cutlass" offers an engaging exploration of naval heroism that not only enlightens but also inspires, making it a must-read for those intrigued by the remarkable journeys of America's maritime past.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length5 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1DECATUR AND THE “PHILADELPHIA”
22ROOSEVELT SAVED BAGLEY FOR THE NAVY
2THE BIGGEST LITTLE FIGHT IN NAVAL HISTORY
23CLARK’S HEROISM AT THE BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY
3A DOUBLE ENCOUNTER
24POPULARITY OF CAPTAIN PHILIP AS A CADET
4THE “CONSTITUTION” AND THE “GUERRIERE”
25THE VERSATILITY OF ADMIRAL SAMPSON
5THE “WASP” AND THE “FROLIC”
26BLUE, WHO DISCOVERED CERVERA’S FLEET
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6THE “CONSTITUTION” AND THE “JAVA”
27YOUNG DEWEY AS A FIGHTER
7THE LAST OF THE “ESSEX”
28THE UNRECOGNIZED HEROES OF THE WAR
8THE CAPTAIN OF THE MAINTOP
29THE REAL BRAINS OF THE WAR
9CUSHING AND THE “ALBEMARLE”
30FILLING THE DUKE’S SHOES WITH MUCILAGE
10SOMERS AND THE “INTREPID”
31SCOUTING IN THE ENEMY’S COUNTRY
11OLD SALTS AND NEW SAILORS
32WHEN THE SNOW MELTS
12THE OLD SHIPS AND THE NEW
33WAVING GODSPEED TO THE FISHER-FOLK
13FARRAGUT IN MOBILE BAY
34IN THE EXCITEMENT OF THE FIRST CATCH
14AT THE NAVAL ACADEMY
35HANDLING THE TRAWLS
15DOES SCHOLARSHIP COUNT IN WAR?
36A LONELY NIGHT ON THE BROAD ATLANTIC
16TAYLOR AND EVANS AS SCHOOL-MATES
37WHEN THE DAY’S WORK IS DONE
17HOW CAPTAIN EVANS SAVED HIS LEG
38WHEN A STEAMER LOOMS UP IN THE FOG
18SIGSBEE AS A PRACTICAL JOKER
39THE COURAGE OF THE UNNAMED HEROES
19THE BRAVE COMMANDER OF THE “WINSLOW”
40FOR FIVE DAYS ADRIFT AND STARVING
20THE MAN WHO NEVER KNEW FEAR
41WHERE THE COD ABOUND
21ONLY NAVAL OFFICER KILLED IN THE WAR
42WHEN THE SCHOONERS MOVE UP THE HARBOR
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