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The Autobiography of George Dewey

Gelesen von Delmar H Dolbier

(4,69 Sterne; 21 Bewertungen)

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

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Early Years

10:17

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At Annapolis

19:37

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The Midshipman Cruise

22:11

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Beginning of the Civil War

32:40

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The Battle of New Orleans

23:48

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In New Orleans

11:52

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The Battle of Port Hudson

30:08

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Prize Commissioner

10:43

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On the James River

11:41

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The Battle of Fort Fisher

24:39

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Service After the War

16:58

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Building the New Navy

26:36

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In Command of the Asiatic Squadron

28:58

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Final Preparations for War

16:44

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The Battle of Manila Bay

57:17

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After the Battle

26:21

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A Period of Anxiety

25:40

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The Taking of Manila

22:23

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Since Manila

15:56

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Bewertungen

Excellent reading!

(5 Sterne)

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!

(5 Sterne)

fascinating slices real history well written by doing himself and well-read I enjoyed it very much

Autobiography of George Dewey

(5 Sterne)

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.