Stephen Decatur

""Stephen Decatur"" is a biography written by Cyrus Townsend Brady that chronicles the life of Stephen Decatur, a prominent figure in the United States Navy during the early 19th century. The book covers Decatur's early life, his entrance into the Navy, and his rise to fame as a successful commander during the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. Brady delves into Decatur's personal life, including his marriage to Susan Wheeler and their tragic deaths in a duel. The book also explores Decatur's legacy and impact on the Navy, as well as his contributions to the development of American naval strategy. Through extensive research and engaging storytelling, Brady paints a vivid portrait of one of America's most celebrated naval heroes.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.