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LoC No.: 02006367

Title: Four American naval heroes : Paul Jones, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Farragut, Admiral Dewey; a book for young Americans

Note: Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "Four American Naval Heroes" by Mabel Borton Beebe is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book narrates the valor and significant contributions of four notable figures in American naval history: Paul Jones, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Farragut, and Admiral Dewey. Each hero's story is intertwined with pivotal moments in U.S. history, focusing specifically on their roles during major conflicts such as the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War, and the Spanish-American War. The opening of the book lays a foundation for understanding the importance of these naval heroes by highlighting their legendary exploits and the broader context of the American navy's evolution. It begins with an introduction by James Baldwin that emphasizes the historical significance of naval battles and these heroes’ influence in shaping American naval power. The text delves into Paul Jones’ early life, his ventures at sea, and the emergence of the Continental Navy during the revolution against Britain. The narrative illustrates his initial aspirations for education and seamanship, setting the stage for his subsequent rise as a celebrated figure in naval warfare. As the opening unfolds, it also hints at the historical and educational aims of the book, seeking to inspire young Americans with tales of bravery and patriotism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Beebe, Mabel Borton

Commentator: Baldwin, James, 1841-1925

EBook No.: 36581

Published: Jul 2, 2011

Downloads: 94

Language: English

Subject: Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870

Subject: Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792

Subject: Dewey, George, 1837-1917

Subject: Perry, Oliver Hazard, 1785-1819

LoCC: History: America: United States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-08T21:00:48Z Four American naval heroes : Paul Jones, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Farragut, Admiral Dewey; a book for young Americans

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 02006367

Title: Four American naval heroes : Paul Jones, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Farragut, Admiral Dewey; a book for young Americans

Note: Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Heather Clark, paksenarrion and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "Four American Naval Heroes" by Mabel Borton Beebe is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book narrates the valor and significant contributions of four notable figures in American naval history: Paul Jones, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Farragut, and Admiral Dewey. Each hero's story is intertwined with pivotal moments in U.S. history, focusing specifically on their roles during major conflicts such as the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War, and the Spanish-American War. The opening of the book lays a foundation for understanding the importance of these naval heroes by highlighting their legendary exploits and the broader context of the American navy's evolution. It begins with an introduction by James Baldwin that emphasizes the historical significance of naval battles and these heroes’ influence in shaping American naval power. The text delves into Paul Jones’ early life, his ventures at sea, and the emergence of the Continental Navy during the revolution against Britain. The narrative illustrates his initial aspirations for education and seamanship, setting the stage for his subsequent rise as a celebrated figure in naval warfare. As the opening unfolds, it also hints at the historical and educational aims of the book, seeking to inspire young Americans with tales of bravery and patriotism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Beebe, Mabel Borton

Commentator: Baldwin, James, 1841-1925

EBook No.: 36581

Published: Jul 2, 2011

Downloads: 94

Language: English

Subject: Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870

Subject: Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792

Subject: Dewey, George, 1837-1917

Subject: Perry, Oliver Hazard, 1785-1819

LoCC: History: America: United States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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