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Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Co
Pub. Date
c1967
Language
English
Description
This is the story of a United States naval officer, whose nickname 'Old Bruin' - a tribute of his sailors to a voice whose roar carried through any gale- gives little hint of his extraordinary qualities. In Perry's person were combined the strategical savvy, scientific interest, and diplomatic finesse. Highlights of his career include: Promoting the founding of Liberia; fighting in the war of 1812; fighting pirates in the West Indies; and "opening...
Author
Series
Sentry editions volume no. 32
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Co
Pub. Date
1964
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
c1963
Language
English
Description
This book has been written in the hope of bringing the exploits of the United States Navy in World War II to the attention of new readers. I have not attempted a uniform condensation of the fifteen previous volumes I have written, but rather to select the most important battles and campaigns.
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