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A Rage for Glory: The Life of Commodore Stephen Decatur, USN
Written by James Tertius de Kay
Narrated by John McDonough
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Acclaimed author James Tertius de Kay recounts the life of Commodore Stephen Decatur in the first new biography of the great naval hero in almost 70 years. De Kay draws on material unavailable to previous biographers to explore Decatur's extraordinary life. From his burning of the Philadelphia to his capture of the HMS Macedonian, Decatur demonstrated his legendary bravery at every turn.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book on US Naval history! The world would have been a different place if Decatur did not die in such a tragic way.