Edward Preble: A Naval Biography 1761-1807

by Christopher McKee

A reprint of the classic biography detailing the professional career of the great naval leader of the Tripolitan War years. 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. Includes illustrations and a new introduction by the author. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Genres: Biography, Naval History, History

394 pages, Hardcover

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.