American Naval Biography – John Frost – 1844 | First Edition, Illustrated

John Frost’s American Naval Biography is a rare, pre-Civil War account of the lives of notable commodores and naval commanders in the United States Navy. This book contains biographies of figures including:

• John Paul Jones
• Richard Dale
• Alexander Murray
• Oliver Hazard Perry
• Isaac Hull
• Stephen Decatur

The illustrations throughout this rare first edition include portraits, views of ships and sea battles, cannons, ship life, and so much more!

Bibliographic Details

• Title: American naval biography, comprising lives of the commodores, and other commanders distinguished in the history of the American navy
• Author(s): John Frost
• Illustrator(s):
• Contributor(s):
• Publisher: Philadelphia: E.H. Butler
• Edition: First edition, 1844.
• Format: (8vo), single volume
• Binding: Leather
• Size: 9 in × 6 in (22 cm × 15 cm)
• Collation: 440pp
• Illustrations: Multiple engraved portraits, naval engagements, ships, and frontispiece
• Contents Include:
  • John Paul Jones
  • Richard Dale
  • Alexander Murray
  • Oliver Hazard Perry
  • Isaac Hull
  • Stephen Decatur
• Provenance: bookplate – James Stuart McCall
• Reference(s): references

Condition:

Bound in original leather with gilt spine, tight and secure. Wear consistent with age. Pages remain complete, showing typical toning. Very Good.

Why Collect This?

• Rare first edition issued in 1844.
• Illustrated with naval portraits and battle scenes.
• Features leading American naval commanders

Item Number: # 27535