A Double-Edged Sword: The Biography of Commodore Jesse Duncan Elliott, 1782–1845 (Maritime Currents: History and Archaeology) - Softcover

David F. Long

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0817362401 ISBN 13: 9780817362409

Publisher: The University of Alabama Press, 2026

Synopsis

An important reassessment of Commodore Jesse Duncan Elliott, highlighting his controversial actions as well as his significant contributions to the development of the American Navy, making it a compelling read for history buffs interested in naval history and diplomacy.

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About the Author

David F. Long joined the history department at the University of New Hampshire in 1948 where he taught for forty-five years, specializing in naval history and foreign relations. He authored or edited many books, among them Nothing Too Daring: A Biography of Commodore David Porter, 1780-1843. Long passed away in 2001.

Edition details

• Publisher: The University of Alabama Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0817362401
• ISBN 13: 9780817362409
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 277