Edward Preble: A Naval Biography 1761-1807

by Christopher McKee

Originally published in 1972, Christopher McKee's biography of Edward Preble remains the most authoritative source on this influential early shaper of the U.S. naval tradition. McKee (Grinnell College) documents Preble's rise from obscurity to become Thomas Jefferson's chief administrator, his relationship with Jefferson and the president' policies and strategies during the war, and also the Tripolitan activities and attitudes which confronted Preble as he sought to bring the war to an end. This Classic of Naval Literature work includes illustrations and a new introduction by the author.

Genres: Biography, Naval History, History

394 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1972

Reviews

[Abigail Hartman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very helpful as a research book, but it failed to really provide any interest until the First Barbary War (which is probably the same as Preble's life, considering how little he did before that time). The diagrams and detailed accounts were wonderful to have.