by Hon. J.T. Headley
A companion volume to Headley's "Grant and Sherman," comprising the early life and public services of the prominent naval commanders who,w ith Grand and Sherman and their generals brought to a triumphant close The Great Rebellion of 1861-1865. With numerous fine steel portraits and battle scenes.
From the Preface, "The object of the following work is twofold; first, to bring out into destinct relieve the important actions of our navy during the recent war; and, second to give a personal history of the brave officers who covered themselves and the nation with honor. . . .We have only to add that, in almost every case, the facts and personal details in the biographical sketches have been furnished ether by the commanders themselves, or their friends, with their approval. Hence they can be relied on."
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