The life story of the hero of Manila for our boys and girls ...

Date:

1899.

Author:

Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916.

Collecting Area:

Mathes Childrens Literature

Call Number:

YH E46 L5 LOCAL

Publisher:

World Bible House

Abstract:

Tells the story of Dewey's ancestry, early life, high school days, life at the Naval Academy, military career during the Civil War, services in the Navy Department, various commands on the White Squadron, and his world-famed victory at Manila and glorious reception upon his return to America.

Physical Description:

x, 244 pages, plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm

Curator Notes:

World Bible House (Phil.), c 1899; highly illustrated spine and front covers printed in black, red, blue. yellow, brown, white and cream on gray paper over boards, back cover vignette printed in black

Subjects:

Manila Bay, Battle of (Philippines : 1898), Manila Bay, Battle of, Philippines, 1898 Juvenile literature, Admirals, and Admirals Biography Juvenile literature

Genres/Forms:

Biographies and Juvenile works

Names:

Dewey, George, 1837-1917 Biography Juvenile literature and Dewey, George, 1837-1917

Corporate Names:

United States. Navy and United States. Navy Juvenile literature

Chronological Terms:

1898 fast

Geographic Terms:

Philippines