A rage for glory: the life of Commodore Stephen Decatur, USN
Biographies, Guerre, Guerre et militaire (biographies), Policiers et militaires
Audio avec voix humaine, Braille avec transcription humaine
Résumé
Biography of early American hero Stephen Decatur (1779-1820) by well-known naval historian. Portraying Decatur as a brilliant, fearless, and adored commander, de Kay recounts his rise to national prominence through exploits in the Barbary wars and the War of 1812.… Offers new details on Decatur's tragic death in a senseless duel. 2004