CONTENTS. Page.

Introduction 5

CHAPTER I.

Admiral George Dewey--The Birth and Boyhood of
George Dewey. 7


CHAPTER II.

Dewey in the War for the Union. 17


CHAPTER III.

Dewey in the War with Spain. 35


CHAPTER IV.

The Revolutionary Battles--Birth of the American
Navy--The Privateers--Capture of New Providence, in
the Bahamas--Paul Jones--A Clever Exploit--A
Skilful Escape--Fine Seamanship--An Audacious