Redington, Col. J. C. O.

Life of the Illustrious American Admiral George Dewey, From Montpelier to Manila. Pamphlet.

New York: Redington & Kienle, 1899. "When you are ready, Captain Gridley, you may fire" (front wrapper). Contents include Dewey's childhood, training as Naval Cadet, Annapolis, Hong Kong, Manila and the Battle, Effects of the Manila Victory, Dewey's Remarks to the German Admiral, and Dewey on the Philippines. 12mo, 64pp, 12 b&w ills. Printed blue pictorial wrappers, with portrait of Dewey in oval frame; order form for patriotic oil painting at rear wrapper. Slight amount of gnawing at top edge, left side wrapper and early pages, not affecting text. OCLC: 52780044. Very good overall. Item #19828

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