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ALL persons, while living, possess some influence / which extends beyond themselves, and are in some way useful to others. Certain persons are so eminently distinguished for talents and good works that the limit of their influence is extended beyond their lives, and there are a few whose usefulness does not cease with their existence. Their example is consecrated by death and rendered sacred in its influence, forming a mantle of inspiration which exalts the mind, elevates the views, and gives to ambition its proper course. But how rare are the characters who by a single great event, in which everything seemed to flow from their personal prowess, have determined the destiny of the nation, and embossed their names upon the pages of history. In the deeds of the great American naval commanders, Jones, Perry, Farragut, and Dewey, the trait of initiative and executive talent, coupled with a high sense of efficiency, were most conspicuous. To these qualities the Hero of Erie added a generou

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CHAPTER I; His Ancestry and Boyhood; Edmund Perry, his third great-grandfather, settles in Narra-gansett - His grandfather, Freeman Perry, marries daughter of Oliver Hazard-/Third son, Christopher, father of Oliver, serves in revolution-iA master of merchantman -^Marries--Birth of Oliver-(Anecdotes of boyhood-Ejarly indications of high character and intellect -jJTaught navigation -^French aggressions on American commerce - Creation of navy-^Oliver's father a post-captain- Builds the General Greene-(Ojiver enters the navy; CHAPTER II; Oliver as a Midshipman; Sails with father in the General Greene to West Indies - Ordered to San Domingo - Capture of Jaquemel*- Incident of the British 74 - Spirited conduct of Captain Perry - Return to Newport - Peace with France-Tripolitan war - Oliver sails for the Mediterranean - Promoted to acting-lieutenancy- Arrives off Tripoli - Boat expedition - Perry returns home - Sails i

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  • Paperback: 324 pages
  • Publisher: Forgotten Books (July 9, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1440034877
  • ISBN-13: 978-1440034879
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,819,534 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed and Comprehensive, June 6, 2009
This is a very detailed account, both of Perry's life, but of the famous battle of Lake Erie. This work was originally published in 1913.

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