Makers Of American History: Admiral Farragut (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548139134)

""Makers of American History: Admiral Farragut"" is a biography written by Alfred Thayer Mahan that chronicles the life of David Glasgow Farragut, one of the most celebrated naval officers in American history. The book delves into Farragut's early life, his rise through the ranks of the US Navy, and his pivotal role in the Civil War, including his famous command to ""damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!"" during the Battle of Mobile Bay. Mahan also explores Farragut's personal life, including his family background, his marriage, and his relationships with fellow officers and politicians. Through his detailed research and engaging writing style, Mahan provides a comprehensive portrait of a man who played a significant role in shaping American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alfred Thayer Mahan
ISBN-10: 054813913X
ISBN-13: 9780548139134
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 356
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.52lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d