Life and Heroic Deeds of Admiral Dewey including Battles in the Philippines

containing a complete and glowing account of the grand achievements of the hero of Manila; his ancestry and early life; his brilliant career in the great Civil War; his famous victory in the harbor of Manila, etc., etc.

together with thrilling accounts of our great victories in the Philippines

the climate, products, and rich resources of these wonderful islands, together with the manners and customs of the people, their cities, towns, natural scenery, etc.

superbly embellished with a galaxy of phototype engravings

by Louis Stanley Young

Globe Bible Publishing Co. (1899)


Originally published in 1899 -- giddy with excitement over the US victory in the Philippines, publishers rushed to print books like this, with a brief bio of Dewey and many, many photos of scenes as diverse as a native Filipino flower girl with a mountain of skulls. Includes material on history and government of the Philippines, war poetry, and more Some quotes from the original "Admiral Dewey won the battle of Manila, and gained the most brilliant naval victory known to history. This grand achievement startled the civilized world, and made him the idol of his countrymen." "His magnificent career is portrayed in this volume. It furnishes a vivid description of him from his boyhood to the time when he sent the Spanish fleet to destruction." "His heroic exploits in the Civil War under Admiral Farragut are fully depicted."
 
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