Twelve Naval Captains / Being a Record of Certain Americans Who Made Themselves Immortal

Name: Twelve Naval Captains / Being a Record of Certain Americans Who Made Themselves Immortal
Author: Molly Elliot Seawell

By Molly Elliot Seawell

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A collection of twelve biographical sketches of notable naval officers, recounting their careers, key sea engagements, personal qualities, and public reputations. Each chapter traces an individual's progress from early circumstances to moments of command, decisive action, and interactions with contemporaries, often accompanied by portraits. The author highlights seamanship, courage, and the tensions between ambition and honor, using anecdote-driven narrative and character assessments. Together the profiles reconstruct formative episodes in American maritime service and present vivid incident and biographical detail that illuminate the era's naval life.

About the Author

Molly Elliot Seawell

Molly Elliot Seawell was an American author known for her diverse contributions to literature, including novels, children's stories, and historical narratives. Her works often reflect her interest in American history and society, as seen in titles like "A Virginia Cavalier" and "Despotism and Democracy: A Study in Washington Society and Politics." Seawell's storytelling is characterized by rich character development and vivid settings, appealing to both young readers and adults. She also wrote engaging tales of adventure and the sea, such as "Quarterdeck and Fok'sle: Stories of the Sea." Through her varied body of work, Seawell has left a notable mark on American literary heritage.