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قراءة كتاب Dewey and Other Naval Commanders
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DEWEY
AND OTHER
NAVAL COMMANDERS.
BY
EDWARD S. ELLIS, A.M.,
Author of "A History of the World," " The People's Standard History of the United States," "A History of the State of New York," "Deerfoot Series," "Log Cabin Series," Etc.
NEW YORK
HURST & COMPANY
PUBLISHERS
Copyright, 1899,
BY
JOHN HOVENDON.
CONTENTS.
| CHAPTER | ||
| INTRODUCTION | ||
| I | Admiral George Dewey—The Birth and Boyhood of George Dewey. | |
| II | Dewey in the War for the Union. | |
| III | Dewey in the War with Spain. | |
| THE REVOLUTIONARY BATTLES | ||
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| VI | One of the Most Memorable Sea Fights Ever Known—The Wonderful Exploit of Captain Paul Jones. | |
| 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. | |
| VIII | The First Serious Engagement—Loss of the Philadelphia—The Scheme of Captain Bainbridge—Exploit of Lieutenant Decatur. | |
| IX | Bombardment of Tripoli—Treacherous Act of a Turkish Captain—A Quick Retribution at the Hands of Captain Decatur. | |
| X | The Bomb Ketch—A Terrible Missile—Frightful Catastrophe—Diplomacy in Place of War—Peace. | |
| THE WAR OF 1812 | ||
| 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. | |
| XII | Jacob Jones—The Wasp and the Frolic—James Biddle—The Hornet and the Penguin—A Narrow Escape. | |
| XIII | Captains Carden and Decatur—Cruise of the Macedonian—Battle with the Frigate United States—Decatur's Chivalry. | |
| XIV | Occasional American Defeats as Well as Victories—Captain Decatur's Misfortune—The Chesapeake and Shannon. | |
| XV | David Porter—A Clever Feat—Numerous Captures by the Essex—Her Remarkable Cruise in the Pacific—Her Final Capture. | |
| XVI | Oliver Hazard Perry—Prompt |