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French Ensor Chadwick
1844–1919
A naval officer turned historian, he wrote lively, informed books on sea power, steamships, and major turning points in American history. His work brings a practitioner's eye to the forces that shaped war and politics in the 19th century.
2 Audiobooks
Ocean Steamships A popular account of their construction, development, management and appliances
by French Ensor Chadwick, John H. Gould, Ridgely Hunt, J. D. Jerrold (James Douglas Jerrold) Kelley, William H. (William Henry) Rideing, A. E. (Albert Edward) Seaton
The American Navy
by French Ensor Chadwick
About the author
Born in Morgantown, West Virginia, in 1844, French Ensor Chadwick built a long career in the United States Navy and became known as part of the naval reform movement after the Civil War. He later served as president of the Naval War College, a role that reflected his strong interest in naval education as well as active service.
Alongside his naval career, he wrote extensively about history and maritime affairs. His books include works on ocean steamships and studies of the causes of the Civil War, and he also contributed to larger historical series. That mix of firsthand naval experience and historical research gave his writing a practical, readable quality.
Chadwick died in 1919. For readers interested in military history, naval strategy, or the wider story of the United States in the 19th century, his work offers the perspective of someone who helped shape the world he later described.