The Hero Of Manila: Dewey On The Mississippi And The Pacific - Paperback

by Rossiter Johnson (Author), B. West Clinedinst (Illustrator)

The Hero of Manila: Dewey on the Mississippi and the Pacific is a biography written by Rossiter Johnson. The book chronicles the life of Admiral George Dewey, who is best known for his victory in the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. The biography begins with Dewey's early life and his education at the United States Naval Academy. It then follows his career as a naval officer, including his service on the Mississippi River during the Civil War and his command of the Asiatic Squadron in the Pacific. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Battle of Manila Bay, including the tensions between the United States and Spain, and Dewey's preparations for the battle. The battle itself is described in vivid detail, including the strategies employed by Dewey and his crew, and the aftermath of the victory.Throughout the book, Johnson provides insight into Dewey's character and leadership style, as well as his relationships with other naval officers and political figures. The book also explores the impact of Dewey's victory on American politics and foreign policy.Overall, The Hero of Manila provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of America's most celebrated naval heroes.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.