Life of Rear Admiral John Randolph Tucker by James Henry Rochelle
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| Author | Rochelle, James Henry, 1826-1889 |
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| LoC No. | 03002959 |
| Title | Life of Rear Admiral John Randolph Tucker |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Life of Rear Admiral John Randolph Tucker" by James Henry Rochelle is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This biography chronicles the life and military career of John Randolph Tucker, detailing his service in both the United States Navy and the Confederate States Navy, as well as his later role in the Peruvian Navy and hydrographic expeditions. The narrative explores Tucker’s rise through various naval ranks, his involvement in significant battles during the American Civil War, and his contributions to Peruvian naval efforts, aiming to provide insights into his character, leadership, and legacy. The opening of the biography provides a background on both Admiral Tucker and Captain James Henry Rochelle. It outlines Rochelle's own naval career and experience with Tucker, setting the stage for a detailed chronicle of Tucker's life starting from his early years, his appointments, and notable engagements during the Mexican War and the Civil War. It explains how Tucker emerged as a key figure in the Confederate Navy and depicts his transition to serve in Peru, where he plays a role in significant naval campaigns and hydrographical missions. This introduction establishes a comprehensive framework for understanding the professional and personal dimensions of Tucker's life that will be explored in detail throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Naval operations |
| Subject | Tucker, John Randolph, 1812-1883 |
| Subject | Amazon River -- Navigation |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27101 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 150 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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