Title |
A rage for glory : : the life of Commodore Stephen Decatur, USN
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Names |
De Kay, James T.
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Book Number |
BR015400
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Title Status |
Active
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Medium |
Braille
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Download Link |
Volume 1.
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Volume 2.
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Annotation |
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.
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Local Subject |
Adult Non-Fiction - AN
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History - HST
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Adult Book - AD
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Short Book - SH
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Biography - Historical - BIH
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Biography & Autobiography - BIO
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Biography - Military - BIPM
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Biography - Politicians - BIP
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History, United States - HUS
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War Stories (Fiction) - WAR
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Braille Book Review, Sep-Oct 2005 - B505
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Audience Notes |
A
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LC Subject |
Admirals - United States - Biography
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United States - History - War of 1812 - Naval operations
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United States - History, Naval - To 1900
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Call Number |
359.0092 B ANF
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Language |
English
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Released |
2004
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Publication Info |
Washington, D.C. : National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, 2004 (American Printing House for the Blind, transcribing agency. American Printing House for the Blind, distributor.)
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Original Publication |
Transcription of: New York : Free Press, c2004.
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