Our Admiral's Flag Abroad: The Cruise Of D. G. Farragut, In The Flagship Franklin (1869)

""Our Admiral's Flag Abroad: The Cruise Of D. G. Farragut, In The Flagship Franklin"" is a historical non-fiction book written by James Eglinton Montgomery in 1869. The book chronicles the voyage of David Glasgow Farragut, a prominent American naval officer, during the American Civil War. Farragut led the Union fleet to victory in the Battle of Mobile Bay and became the first admiral of the United States Navy. The book provides a detailed account of Farragut's journey aboard the flagship Franklin, from his departure from New York to his arrival in the Mediterranean Sea. Montgomery describes the various encounters and battles Farragut faced during his voyage, including his successful blockade of the Confederate port of Mobile Bay. The book also explores the political and social context of the time, including the tensions between the North and South during the Civil War.Overall, ""Our Admiral's Flag Abroad"" offers a comprehensive and engaging look at one of the most important naval figures in American history and his role in the Civil War. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval history, the Civil War, or American history in general.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.