02122cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000340012824500650016226400510022730000470027833600260032533700260035133800360037750000310041350800280044452010890047253400450156165300730160665300290167965300450170885600430175348404UtSlPG20260610134119.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a99004661  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE6601 aJohnson, Rossiter,d1840-193114aThe Hero of Manila: Dewey on the Mississippi and the Pacific 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-03-04  aProduced by Ron Swanson  a"The Hero of Manila: Dewey on the Mississippi and the Pacific" by Rossiter Johnson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the life of George Dewey, from his childhood in Vermont, through his naval education, to his decisive role in the Spanish-American War. The work intricately details Dewey's development into a naval commander, highlighting his personality, relationships, and battles.  The opening portion of the book sets the foundation by illustrating young George Dewey's fascination with ships and naval history, as seen during a conversation with his father. His early encounters with fighting and bravery are explored through a vivid recount of a schoolboy brawl, showcasing his inclination towards defending others and standing up against bullies. The narrative transitions to Dewey’s aspirations, revealing his dream of sailing in the Pacific and learning about historical explorations, setting the stage for his future endeavors as a significant figure in American naval history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Naval operations  aDewey, George, 1837-1917  aManila Bay, Battle of, Philippines, 189840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48404