The Life and Achievements of Admiral Dewey from Montpelier to Manila is a biographical account of the life and career of Admiral George Dewey, written by American journalist and author Murat Halstead. The book traces Dewey's life from his childhood in Montpelier, Vermont, through his distinguished naval career, culminating in his famous victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. Halstead provides a detailed account of Dewey's...