Captains of the Old Steam Navy: Makers of the American Naval Tradition 1840-1880 - Google Books

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Now in paperback for the first time, this collection of biographical essays delves into the careers of thirteen colorful naval leaders who guided the U.S. Navy through four turbulent decades of transition. Interpretive in approach, each essay emphasizes…