Stephen Decatur : Biography

Blazing sea fights and undercurrents of intrigue: These are among the compelling ingredients of a biography that brings to life the most illustrious and formidable figure of the United States Navy. His name is carried by more than two dozen towns and cities. Historian Leonard F. Guttridge offers this full exploration of Stephen Decatur's complex character. Reckless in youth, cool yet audacious in combat, loved by those who sailed under his command yet plotted against by rivals in the race for glory, Decatur is brought to life in this enthralling sea story.Guttridge, Leonard F. is the author of 'Stephen Decatur : Biography' with ISBN 9780765346308 and ISBN 0765346303.