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Memoir of Commodore David Porter, of the United States Navy (Classic Reprint)

Author : David Dixon Porter
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781333323424
Total Pages : 530 pages
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Download or read book Memoir of Commodore David Porter, of the United States Navy (Classic Reprint) written by David Dixon Porter and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Memoir of Commodore David Porter, of the United States Navy The United States Navy had on its rolls, during that war, many gallant spirits who would have rivaled the fame of Blake and Nelson, had the Opportunity been offered them. Their country should never allow their names to sink into Oblivion. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Memoir of Commodore David Porter

Author : David Dixon Porter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 550 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (6 download)

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Memoir of Commodore David Porter; of the United States Navy.

Author : David D. Porter
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3385256135
Total Pages : 446 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (852 download)

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Download or read book Memoir of Commodore David Porter; of the United States Navy. written by David D. Porter and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-05-10 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Memoir of Commodore David Porter, of the United States Navy - Primary Source Edition

Author : Admiral David D Porter
Publisher : Nabu Press
ISBN 13 : 9781293517727
Total Pages : 502 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Memoir of Commodore David Porter, of the United States Navy - Primary Source Edition written by Admiral David D Porter and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2014-01-13 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Memoir of Commodore David Porter

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ISBN 13 : 9780371648087
Total Pages : 542 pages
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Memoir of Commodore David Porter: Of the United States Navy

Author : David Dixon Porter
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ISBN 13 : 9781375606721
Total Pages : 534 pages
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Download or read book Memoir of Commodore David Porter: Of the United States Navy written by David Dixon Porter and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-20 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Memoir of Commodore David Porter, of the United States Navy - Scholar's Choice Edition

Author : David D Porter
Publisher : Scholar's Choice
ISBN 13 : 9781296355456
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (554 download)

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Download or read book Memoir of Commodore David Porter, of the United States Navy - Scholar's Choice Edition written by David D Porter and published by Scholar's Choice. This book was released on 2015-02-19 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Biographical Memoir of Capt-David Porter

Author : Irving Washington
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781020885457
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (854 download)

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Download or read book Biographical Memoir of Capt-David Porter written by Irving Washington and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This biography of naval officer David Porter provides a detailed account of his life and career, including his service in the War of 1812 and his later role as superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy. Irving's engaging writing style brings Porter's story to life, offering insight into the challenges and triumphs of life at sea during a pivotal time in American history. A classic work of military biography. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Nothing Too Daring

Author : David Foster Long
Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Nothing Too Daring written by David Foster Long and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 1970 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Shining Sea

Author : George C. Daughan
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0465069940
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book The Shining Sea written by George C. Daughan and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shortly after the outbreak of the War of 1812, Captain David Porter set out at the helm of the USS Essex, intent on rounding Cape Horn and hunting British whaling and merchant ships in the Pacific Ocean. Porter's odyssey took him to exotic isles and brought glory to the fledgling American navy, and in The Shining Sea, celebrated historian George C. Daughan tells the full story of this historic voyage for the first time. Porter's cruise is now regarded as the greatest maritime adventure of the period, but his monomaniacal quest to capture a British man-of-war ultimately cost him his ship and the lives of over two-thirds of his crew—a disgraceful end to a daring journey. A thrilling narrative of risk and ruin on the high seas, The Shining Sea brings to life one of the war's greatest tragedies, capturing Porter's immense hubris and his cataclysmic failure.

The Second Admiral

Author : Richard S. West
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781436696470
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (964 download)

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Download or read book The Second Admiral written by Richard S. West and published by . This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

The Second Admiral

Author : Richard Sedgewick West
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Second Admiral written by Richard Sedgewick West and published by . This book was released on 1937 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Leaders of the American Civil War

Author : Charles F. Ritter
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135936250
Total Pages : 566 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)

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Download or read book Leaders of the American Civil War written by Charles F. Ritter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-27 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an overview of the careers of the great military leaders and the critical political leaders of the American Civil War. Entries consider the leader's character and pre-war experience, their contributions to the war effort, and the war's impact on the rest of their lives. An assessment of their historical treatment puts their long-term reputations on the line, and results in a thorough revision of some leaders, a call for further study of others, and a reaffirmation of the accomplishments of the greatest leaders.

Admiral David Dixon Porter

Author : Chester G. Hearn
Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Admiral David Dixon Porter written by Chester G. Hearn and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nearly forgotten because his career and accomplishments have often been misinterpreted, David Dixon Porter takes his rightful place among the foremost naval heroes of the Civil War in this richly detailed, entertaining history. Porter rose faster through the ranks, commanded more men and ships, won more victories, and was awarded more congressional votes of thanks than any other officer in the U.S. Navy. His own postwar writings, however, were so flawed by an unquenchable ego, a thin skin, and a burning desire to vindicate his father, David Porter, a controversial naval hero in the War of 1812, that historians have neglected him." "Drawing on the correspondence and journals of Porter's allies and enemies, both military and political, as well as official documents and the admiral's own volume of papers, the noted naval writer Chester Hearn sets the record straight. This account brings to life the firebrand hero of New Orleans, Arkansas Post, Vicksburg, and Fort Fisher, whose unique tactics and techniques rank among the most imaginative and successful in naval history. On board Porter's flagship readers can witness daring, brilliant attacks against the punishing batteries at Vicksburg and Fort Fisher and the costly failures at Steele's Bayou and Red River. They can sit in on the critical strategy meetings with Sherman and Grant, and the thrilling chase up and down the coast of South America after Semmes on the CSS Sumter." "A talented fighter and colorful personality with a marvelous sense of humor, Porter earned respect and friendship from the likes of Lincoln, Grant, and Sherman, but drew the ire of political generals like Butler, Banks, and McClernand."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Second Admiral

Author : Richard S. West
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1789121191
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (891 download)

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Download or read book The Second Admiral written by Richard S. West and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A DEFINITIVE BUT HIGHLY EXCITING LIFE OF ONE OF THE MOST COLORFUL AND HITHERTO NEGLECTED FIGURES IN AMERICAN HISTORY David Dixon Porter (1813-1891) was a U.S. Navy admiral and a member of one of the most distinguished families in the history of the U.S. Navy. Promoted as the second U.S. Navy officer ever to attain the rank of admiral, Porter helped improve the Navy as the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy after significant service in the American Civil War. Porter began naval service as a midshipman at the age of 10 under his father, Commodore David Porter, on the frigate U.S.S. John Adams. He served in the Mexican War in the attack on the fort at the City of Vera Cruz, commanded an independent flotilla of mortar boats at the capture of New Orleans, and later advanced to the rank of (acting) rear admiral in command of the Mississippi River Squadron, which co-operated with the army under Maj.-Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in the Vicksburg Campaign. After the fall of Vicksburg, he led the naval forces in the difficult Red River Campaign in Louisiana. Late in 1864, Porter was transferred from the interior to the Atlantic coast, where he led the U.S. Navy in the joint assaults on Fort Fisher, the final significant naval action of the war. Porter worked to raise the standards of the U.S. Navy in the position of Superintendent of the Naval Academy when it was restored to Annapolis. He initiated reforms in the curriculum to increase professionalism. In the early days of President Grant's administration, Porter was de facto Secretary of the Navy. When his adoptive brother David G. Farragut was advanced from rank of vice-admiral to admiral, Porter took his previous position; likewise, when Farragut died, Porter became the second man to hold the newly created rank of admiral. He gathered a corps of like-minded officers devoted to naval reform.

Journal of a Cruise Made to the Pacific Ocean; Volume 1

Author : David Porter
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781021071989
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (719 download)

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Download or read book Journal of a Cruise Made to the Pacific Ocean; Volume 1 written by David Porter and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join U.S. naval officer David Porter aboard the USS Essex as he embarks on a voyage of nearly two years to the Pacific Ocean in 1812. The Journal of a Cruise Made to the Pacific Ocean provides a fascinating firsthand account of the experiences of a naval officer during the War of 1812, including battles at sea, encounters with indigenous peoples, and descriptions of exotic locations such as the Galapagos and Marquesas Islands. This book will captivate naval history enthusiasts, lovers of adventure literature, and anyone interested in the history of the Pacific region. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Yankee Admiral

Author : Paul Lewis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781800550995
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Yankee Admiral written by Paul Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An engrossing biography of a Civil War naval hero. Ideal reading for those who have enjoyed the books of William C. Davis, Bruce Catton and Craig L. Symonds. David Dixon Porter was the father of the modern United States Navy. He was son of the distinguished naval leader, Commodore Porter, and his adoptive brother was the famous Union Admiral, David G. Farragut. Yet, it was not through nepotism that David Dixon Porter was able to rise to the top of the US Navy. His seamanship abilities first became apparent during the Mexican-American War when he planned and participated in the assault on Vera Cruz. The outbreak of the American Civil War allowed Porter to further demonstrate his brilliance as a naval strategist. Utilising massed firepower he neutralized Confederate forts in the Mississippi River delta and his strategies proved particularly effective during the battle of New Orleans and the siege of Vicksburg. During the course of over sixty years in naval service Porter never stopped looking for ways to innovate. Some of his most influential inventions include a new form of mobile torpedo, a floating battery with armor plating and underwater explosives, and a steel bowsprit that could be attached to a wooden steamer to convert it into a ram. Even after the war ended Porter continued to reform the navy, becoming Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy and implementing changes that are still influential to this day. Noel B. Gerson's book, Yankee Admiral, uncovers the remarkable life of this naval innovator who is often overshadowed by Admirals Farragut and Dewey, but who undoubtedly deserves admiration as one of America's most influential and courageous sailors. "Porter is as great an admiral as Horatio Nelson." Ulysses S. Grant