The life, times, and heroism of four American naval officers including Paul Jones, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Farragut, and Admiral Dewey. The officers careers span the time of the American Revolutionary War through the Spanish American War. Each section includes information about the officer's early life, training & education, and their career in the Navy including the battles they participated in, and finally, the end of their career.?First published in 1899, this edition is derived from the original book with 60 black and white illustrations. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.