Taking Manila

Taking Manila

Henry Llewellyn Williams

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781432539313
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''Taking Manila: Or In The Philippines With Dewey; Giving The Life And Exploits Of Admiral George Dewey'' by Henry Llewellyn Williams is a historical book that tells the story of Admiral George Dewey and his role in the Spanish-American War. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Battle of Manila Bay, where Dewey led the American fleet to victory against the Spanish navy. The author also delves into Dewey’s personal life and career, highlighting his achievements and contributions to the United States Navy. The book is a comprehensive biography of Admiral Dewey and a fascinating look at the history of the Philippines and the United States’ involvement in the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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