The Autobiography of George Dewey
George Dewey
Read by Delmar H Dolbier
Admiral George Dewey, United States Navy, is best remembered for his victory over the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War (1898). Written when Dewey was seventy-five years old and had served fifty-nine years in the navy, this book offers not only an excellent account of the famous naval battle in the Philippines, but also stories of the author’s many adventures during his long sea-going career, including some hair-raising experiences during the Civil War. (Summary by Delmar H. Dolbier) (7 hr 19 min)
Chapters
Preface | 5:22 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
Early Years | 10:17 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
At Annapolis | 19:37 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
The Midshipman Cruise | 22:11 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
Beginning of the Civil War | 32:40 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
The Battle of New Orleans | 23:48 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
In New Orleans | 11:52 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
The Battle of Port Hudson | 30:08 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
Prize Commissioner | 10:43 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
On the James River | 11:41 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
The Battle of Fort Fisher | 24:39 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
Service After the War | 16:58 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
Building the New Navy | 26:36 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
In Command of the Asiatic Squadron | 28:58 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
Final Preparations for War | 16:44 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
The Battle of Manila Bay | 57:17 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
After the Battle | 26:21 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
A Period of Anxiety | 25:40 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
The Taking of Manila | 22:23 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
Since Manila | 15:56 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
Reviews
Excellent reading!
A LibriVox Listener
The words of Admiral Dewey are given new life by the excellent, semi-dramatic reading. It is a very interesting book to begin with, recounting Dewey's experiences during the Civil War and the Spanish-American War. But the top notch reading is delivered in such a way as to keep the listener's attention without being a distraction. Highly recommend!
elm
fascinating slices real history well written by doing himself and well-read I enjoyed it very much
Autobiography of George Dewey
Keith Horvath
There is so much history to the USA, ships, it's people. Who we were as a country 1850's to early 1900s. As our sea going became so important for goods, protection was a secondary concern. Till the Civil War.