The Life Of The Late Rear Admiral John Drake Sloat, Of The United States Navy, Who Took Possession Of California And Raised The American Flag At Monte
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ISBN10: 1163866881
ISBN13: 9781163866887
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 420
Weight: 1.73
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163866887
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 420
Weight: 1.73
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of the Late Rear Admiral John Drake Sloat is a biography of the American naval officer who played a pivotal role in the annexation of California by the United States in the mid-19th century. Written by Edwin Allen Sherman, the book chronicles Sloat's life from his early years in New York to his service in the Navy during the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War. However, the primary focus of the book is on Sloat's command of the Pacific Squadron in 1846, when he sailed to California and raised the American flag at Monterey, effectively ending Mexican control of the territory. The book provides a detailed account of Sloat's actions leading up to and during the annexation, as well as his subsequent career in the Navy, which included service in the Civil War. Through this biography, readers gain insight into the life and accomplishments of a key figure in American naval history and the expansion of the United States.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.
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