
A sweeping maritime saga opens with a sharp critique of America’s hesitant naval ambitions, hinting at a nation yearning for a fleet yet lacking decisive leadership. Against this backdrop, two seasoned admirals emerge—each embodying a contrasting vision of command, honor, and the very soul of seafaring. Their rivalry is set against the echo of historic battles, where strategy, wind, and the temperament of each ship will test the limits of their authority.
As the story unfolds, the admirals must navigate not only the treacherous currents of the open sea but also the equally volatile politics of a young republic. Their choices will shape the fate of a squadron, the morale of their crews, and the broader question of who truly deserves to steer a nation’s destiny on the waves. Listeners will be drawn into vivid depictions of naval life, the clash of egos, and the timeless struggle between duty and ambition.
Language
en
Duration
~17 hours (1012K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2007-01-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1789–1851
One of the first major American novelists, he helped define the adventure story with sweeping frontier tales, sea novels, and the unforgettable Leatherstocking series. His books brought early American landscapes and conflicts to readers around the world.
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