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John M Batten offers a firsthand account of life in the US Navy during the mid-19th century. With vivid descriptions of naval battles and life at sea, as well as insights into the everyday routines of sailors, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into a unique and important aspect of American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute…mehr

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John M Batten offers a firsthand account of life in the US Navy during the mid-19th century. With vivid descriptions of naval battles and life at sea, as well as insights into the everyday routines of sailors, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into a unique and important aspect of American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Autorenporträt
John M. Batten, a lesser-known figure in the annals of American literature, made his modest contribution to historical literature with his work, 'Reminiscences of Two Years in the United States Navy'. Published in the latter part of the 19th century, this memoir provides an intimate glimpse into the life and operations aboard a naval vessel of that era. Batten is not widely recognized in literary circles or by the broader reading public, yet his narrative stands as a valuable firsthand account of the operational intricacies and the human element within the U.S. Navy during a transformative period in its history. His prose, primarily descriptive and straightforward, lacks the flamboyancy of his contemporaries but offers a clear and unembellished portrayal of his experiences. Though information regarding Batten's broader biography remains scant, his book serves as a testament to his service and dedication to documenting the everyday life of navy personnel. Beyond his single work, Batten's impact on literature may be considered minimal; however, for military historians, 'Reminiscences of Two Years in the United States Navy' serves as an important historical document that enriches our understanding of military life in the late 1800s.