02272cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000640011524500380017926400510021730000470026833600260031533700260034133800360036750000310040350802070043452012260064153400450186765300270191285600430193925100UtSlPG20260610133556.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE2011 aGriffin, Martin I. J.q(Martin Ignatius Joseph),d1842-191114aThe Story of Commodore John Barry 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-04-19  aProduced by Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Story of Commodore John Barry" by Martin I. J. Griffin is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and contributions of John Barry, recognized as the "Father of the American Navy," outlining his significant role in the naval history of the United States during the Revolutionary War and beyond. Through Barry's story, the book explores themes of patriotism, naval strategy, and leadership in the face of adversity.  The opening of the book introduces readers to John Barry's distinguished naval career, beginning with his early days in Ireland and his rise through the ranks of the colonial mercantile marine service to becoming a captain of one of the first Continental Navy cruisers. It speaks to his commendable exploits, including his first cruise commanding the "Lexington," and highlights his remarkable fortitude and skill in capturing enemy vessels. The text emphasizes Barry's dedication to the fledgling American Navy and the respect he earned from fellow patriots, including General Washington, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of his milestones and achievements throughout his military career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBarry, John, 1745-180340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25100