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Autobiography of George Dewey, admiral of the Navy

by George Dewey

A straightforward account of a prominent naval career, detailing early training, service alongside Farragut, and contributions to building the modern navy, with a primary focus on the Spanish-American War and the Battle of Manila Bay.

Accession 7736 ISBN — Publisher Charles Scribner's Sons
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