Dewey and Other Naval Commanders

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER I - THE BIRTH AND BOYHOOD OF GEORGE DEWEY.

CHAPTER II. - DEWEY IN THE WAR FOR THE UNION.

CHAPTER III. - DEWEY IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN.

CHAPTER IV. - Birth of the American Navy—The Privateers—Capture of New Providence, in the Bahamas—Paul Jones—A Clever Exploit—A Skilful Escape—Fine Seamanship—An Audacious Scheme.

CHAPTER V. - A Daring Attempt by Captain Paul Jones—Why It Failed—A Bold Scheme—Why It Did Not Succeed—The Fight Between the Ranger and Drake.

CHAPTER VI. - One of the Most Memorable Sea Fights Ever Known—The Wonderful Exploit of Captain Paul Jones.

CHAPTER VII. - Our Naval War with France—The Tribute Paid to the Barbary States by Christian Nations—War Declared Against the United States by Tripoli—Bainbridge, Decatur, Stewart, Dale and Preble.

CHAPTER VIII. - The First Serious Engagement—Loss of the Philadelphia—The Scheme of Captain Bainbridge—Exploit of Lieutenant Decatur.

CHAPTER IX. - Bombardment of Tripoli—Treacherous Act of a Turkish Captain—A Quick Retribution at the Hands of Captain Decatur.