Heroic Deeds Of American Sailors (1915) - Albert Franklin Blaisdell - Bog

Heroic Deeds of American Sailors is a historical book written by Albert Franklin Blaisdell in 1915. The book narrates the heroic stories of American sailors who have shown exceptional courage and bravery in various battles and expeditions. It covers the period from the American Revolution to the Spanish-American War.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific event or individual. The author describes the bravery of sailors like John Paul Jones, who defeated the British Navy in a daring raid on their homeland, and Stephen Decatur, who led a successful mission to burn the captured USS Philadelphia to prevent it from falling into the hands of the enemy.Blaisdell also describes the heroic deeds of sailors in the Civil War, such as Admiral David Farragut, who famously exclaimed, ""Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!"" during the Battle of Mobile Bay. The book also covers the exploits of sailors in the Spanish-American War, including the sinking of the USS Maine and the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.Overall, Heroic Deeds of American Sailors is a thrilling account of the bravery and sacrifice of American sailors throughout history. It is an excellent read for anyone interested in naval history, American history, or tales of heroism and courage.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.