Stephen Decatur was the youngest man ever to become a captain in the US Navy. This book presents a wonderful biography of an extrodinary man. Decatur was born in Philadelphia and went to sea for the first time with his father by age ten. He joined the new American Navy as a midshipman. His exploits during the conflicts with the Barbary Pirates and during the War of 1812 are retolded with drama and excitement. | ||
Plot & Themes War/Cloak & Dagger story? - fought as naval soldier War/Spying Yes Period of greatest activity? - 1600-1899 Which war? Subject of Biography Gender - Male Profession/status: Ethnicity - White Nationality - American Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 4 () United States Yes The US: - Northeast Water? Yes Water: - warship Century: - 19th century Writing Style Book makes you feel? - encouraged If this is a kid's book: - Age 16-Adult Pictures/Illustrations? - None How much dialogue in bio? - little dialog How much of bio focuses on most famous period of life? - 51%-75% of book |