Henry Knox Thatcher, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (1882)

The book ""Henry Knox Thatcher, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy"" is a biography of the titular naval officer, written by George Henry Preble and originally published in 1882. The book chronicles Thatcher's life and career, from his birth in Maine in 1806 to his death in 1880. Thatcher served in the United States Navy for over 50 years, rising through the ranks to become a Rear Admiral and playing important roles in several key naval engagements, including the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. Preble's biography draws on Thatcher's personal papers and letters, as well as official Navy records and other sources, to provide a detailed portrait of the man and his accomplishments. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the naval battles and other events described in the text. Overall, ""Henry Knox Thatcher, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of America's most distinguished naval officers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.