Career and Triumphs of Admiral Dewey
Career and Triumphs of Admiral Dewey

Author: Robert L. Blagg

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2019-01-03

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780365030300

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Excerpt from Career and Triumphs of Admiral Dewey: Being a Complete Biography of the Hero of Manila This, it might'be supposed, should be taken, in connection with his great victory at Manila, as a natural and entirely adequate explanation of the unbroken regard in which his name is held in every city, town and village in the United States. In this respect Admiral Dewey is unique among distinguished men. Even Washington's praise was not sung without a note Of discord. There were those whose purposes were best served by detracting from the honors Of the great leader, and their energies were bent to discovering real or fancied blemishes in his career It has ever been so, and one Of the wonders of Admiral Dewey's career is the universal approval which his every action has received. His praises are sung from every part Of the land in an unbroken, harmonious chorus. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Career and Triumphs of Admiral Dewey Being a Complete Biography of the Hero of Manila
Career and Triumphs of Admiral Dewey Being a Complete Biography of the Hero of Manila

Author: Am Robert L Blagg

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2016-05-20

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ISBN-13: 9781357808457

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Career and Triumphs of Admiral Dewey Being a Complete Biography of the Hero of Manila
Career and Triumphs of Admiral Dewey Being a Complete Biography of the Hero of Manila

Author: A. M. Robert L. Blagg

Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 9781230146980

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 edition. Excerpt: ...possession. The reception here was of the heart-felt kind which makes the American sailor away from home feel that "blood is thicker than water." The Olympia, with Admiral Dewey aboard, arrived at six o'clock on the morning of dune 22d, saluted the forts ashore and was sainted by the latter in return. An aide-de-camp representing the governor of Ceylon, Bight Honorable Sir Joseph Westridgeway, boarded the Olympia at seven o'clock in order to welcome Admiral Dewey, and Colonel Savage, commanding the troops, called at ten o'clock. The visits were returned by Admiral Dewey at eleven o'clock. He was received at the jetty by a guard of honor, and amidst cheering drove in the governor's carriage to breakfast with Colonel Savage. The Admiral afterward booked rooms at the Galloface hotel, and returned on board the Olympia at one o'clock.. There he received a deputation representing the Planters' General View Op Colombo, Ceylon Association and the Chamber of Commerce, and was presented with a silver casket and an address as a memento of his visit. The presentation of the casket to Admiral Dewey was made on board the Olympia instead of in the council-chamber, because his doctor had forbidden him to participate in any official function. The delegates also presented a thousand pounds of tea to the crew of the Olympia. The Admiral, replying to the address of welcome, said he wished he could reply in adequate terms, reciprocating the sentiments expressed. Hut, he added, he spoke from his heart when he said he deeply appreciated the welcome. Admiral Dewey added that he would have the very acceptable present of tea distributed as desired, incidentally mentioning that he was a lifelong tea-drinker himself, and assuring Harbor Op Colombo, Ceylon...