A Sailor's Log (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): Recollections of Forty Years of Naval Life

by Robley D. Evans

Overview

“My yarn of forty years of naval life is spun.” So ends this well-told tale of life at sea by Robley D. Evans, whose naval career is legendary. Evans served in the Civil War and the Spanish-American War, and was renowned for both his seamanship and diplomatic skills. This thought-provoking memoir gives readers the insight into the life of a soldier.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411443921
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	03/01/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	512
File size:	437 KB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Robley Dunglison Evans (1846–1912) served in the United States Navy for more than forty years, eventually attaining the rank of Rear Admiral. He made a number of significant contributions to the U.S. Navy, and his skillful handling of a tense situation with Chile earned him the nickname “Fighting Bob Evans.”  He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.