Admiral Farragut eBook A T Alfred Thayer Mahan
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Admiral Farragut eBook A T Alfred Thayer Mahan
1. Short review: :-/2. Long review:
2.1. What I liked: The only contemporary biography of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut.
Roller-coaster or walk-in-the-park? This should be an historical roller coaster, but Mahan's turgid style turns the bio into a tedious walk-in-the-park.
The book is free. At that, it is worth the download. Were it 99 cents, it would be overpriced.
2.2. What I did not like: Mahan's style. Whenever Mahan had an idea, legions of words issued forth from his pen and trampled it to death.
2.3. Who I think is the audience: Die-hard naval history buffs.
2.4. Is the book appropriate for children to read? Yeah. It'll put 'em right to sleep.
2.5. On the basis of reading this book, will I buy the author's next book? I suppose I have to read The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 'cause I am a die-hard naval history buff, but after reading Admiral Farragut, I ain't looking forward to it. It will be a chore, not a pleasure.
2.6. Other: Mahan presents a wealth of historical information that I have not seen anywhere else: 1) Farragut's service as a young midshipman aboard the USS Essex in the War of 1812; 2) Farragut's decision to move his residence from Virginia to New York on the eve of the Civil War (both Farragut and his wife were southerners); 3) the fact that Farragut ignored his orders and bypassed rather than reduce or capture two forts on the Mississippi delta to take New Orleans (after New Orleans was taken, the forts fell from lack of supplies); Farragut's cooperation with David Porter on the Mississippi; and 4) the details of Farragut running his ships into the harbor at Mobile.
Congress created the ranks of rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral specifically to reward Farragut for his wartime accomplishments.
Mahan's style reflects that of the 18th century more than that of the 19th century.
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Admiral Farragut eBook A T Alfred Thayer Mahan Reviews
Very detailed full of personal experiences and insights.
What a beautiful piece of writing! Something you just cannot find in modern prose-wonderful!
Even though this book was scanned from the original, it was properly done, unlike other scanned books available. This is a concise history of Admiral Farragut from his early years to the end of his life. It is especially interesting for a civil war historian.
If you are a history buff and enjoy reading about key players in our country's development then this book is worth the read however it certainly could have used some better editing. It can be a bit tedious in parts.
Very good read about a great man. Men like him are born for a moment in history that he is essential. Exactly the right person, at the right place and moment in history.
This is an enjoyable book that covers a lot of ground from Farragut's youth to shortly after the Civil War. Well written and hard to put down. For the Civil War history buff this book has a fair amount of information, written from the Union perspective, on the struggle to control the Mississippi River.
1. Short review -/
2. Long review
2.1. What I liked The only contemporary biography of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut.
Roller-coaster or walk-in-the-park? This should be an historical roller coaster, but Mahan's turgid style turns the bio into a tedious walk-in-the-park.
The book is free. At that, it is worth the download. Were it 99 cents, it would be overpriced.
2.2. What I did not like Mahan's style. Whenever Mahan had an idea, legions of words issued forth from his pen and trampled it to death.
2.3. Who I think is the audience Die-hard naval history buffs.
2.4. Is the book appropriate for children to read? Yeah. It'll put 'em right to sleep.
2.5. On the basis of reading this book, will I buy the author's next book? I suppose I have to read The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 'cause I am a die-hard naval history buff, but after reading Admiral Farragut, I ain't looking forward to it. It will be a chore, not a pleasure.
2.6. Other Mahan presents a wealth of historical information that I have not seen anywhere else 1) Farragut's service as a young midshipman aboard the USS Essex in the War of 1812; 2) Farragut's decision to move his residence from Virginia to New York on the eve of the Civil War (both Farragut and his wife were southerners); 3) the fact that Farragut ignored his orders and bypassed rather than reduce or capture two forts on the Mississippi delta to take New Orleans (after New Orleans was taken, the forts fell from lack of supplies); Farragut's cooperation with David Porter on the Mississippi; and 4) the details of Farragut running his ships into the harbor at Mobile.
Congress created the ranks of rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral specifically to reward Farragut for his wartime accomplishments.
Mahan's style reflects that of the 18th century more than that of the 19th century.
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