farragut, david glasgow

Focuses on six individual Latino heroes who impacted this critical period in American history.

Describes the life and career of the distinguished officer who became the first admiral in the United States Navy.

Examines the life and military career of naval hero David Farragut, discussing his early life and influences in the American South, his decision to fight for the Union during the Civil War, and the achievements that led the U.S. Navy to create the rank of full admiral in his honor.

Presents information on the life of David Glasgow Farragut, the Civil War admiral who captured New Orleans andwon the Battle of Mobile Bay for the Union, and includes information on the use of the navy in the war, and Farragut's place in history. Includes time line and glossary.

A bilingual biography of David Farragut, who was the first U.S. admiral.

A biography of David Farragut, who fought with the North during the Civil War and was the United States' first admiral.

An imagined series of letters between David Glasgow Farragut and his father chronicle Farragut's experiences as the youngest midshipman about the US Navy warship the Essex.

A biography of the American naval officer for whom Congress created the rank of full admiral.

A brief biography of the first admiral of the United States Navy.