Stephen Decatur
by Spencer Tucker
"A Life Most Bold and Daring"
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Stephen Decatur by Spencer Tucker
Details
War:
War of 1812
Perspective:
Commanders
Military Unit:
US Navy
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
North America
Page Count:
328
Published Date:
2005
ISBN13:
9781557509994
Summary
Stephen Decatur was a United States naval officer celebrated for his daring exploits during the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. Spencer Tucker's biography traces Decatur's rise as one of America's earliest naval heroes, examining his bold leadership, his famous raid to burn the captured frigate Philadelphia, and his role in shaping the young nation's naval identity. The book explores his personal character, military achievements, and the circumstances surrounding his death in a duel, offering readers a thorough portrait of a man whose courage helped define early American naval tradition.
