American naval biography, comprising lives of the commodores, and other commanders distinguished in the history of the American navy John Frost

John Frost's American Naval Biography (Philadelphia: E.H. Butler, 1844) is a scarce first edition documenting the commanders of the early United States Navy. The book includes biographies of John Paul Jones, Richard Dale, Alexander Murray, Oliver Hazard Perry, Isaac Hull, and Stephen Decatur, leaders whose reputations were established during the Revolution and the War of 1812. It is illustrated with engraved portraits and naval scenes, including ships, battles, and artillery. Collation: complete with all pages; octavo (8vo), single volume. Binding: leather, gilt spine, secure. Condition: Very Good, showing expected wear and toning consistent with 19th-century printing. Edition: first edition, 1844. Illustrations: multiple engraved portraits including frontispiece. 440pp. Item Number (SKU): #27535. PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.