Admiral Farragut

Name: Admiral Farragut
Author: A. T. Mahan

By A. T. Mahan

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The biography traces the subject's family origins and early years, then follows naval training and steady advancement through midshipman, lieutenant, commander, and captain to flag rank. It recounts major campaigns and seaborne operations, including the New Orleans expedition, actions on the Mississippi, the blockade, the passage of river fortifications, and the engagement in Mobile Bay, and it describes postwar years and death. Drawing on official papers, journals, correspondence, and eyewitness reminiscences, the account analyzes leadership, seamanship, strategic judgment, and the personal character and dilemmas of allegiance encountered during civil conflict.

About the Author

A. T. Mahan

Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914) was a United States naval officer and historian, renowned for his influential writings on naval strategy and maritime power. His seminal work, "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783," argues that naval supremacy is crucial for national greatness and has shaped global politics. Mahan's theories on sea power significantly impacted naval strategy and military thought in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In addition to his historical analyses, he authored works such as "From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life" and "Lessons of the War with Spain and Other Articles," which reflect his extensive experience and insights into naval warfare.