The Life of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry V2 is a biography written by Alexander Slidell Mackenzie in 1840. The book details the life of Perry, a naval officer who served in the United States Navy during the War of 1812. Perry is best known for his victory over the British fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie, which played a significant role in turning the tide of the war in favor of the United States. The biography covers Perry's early life, his naval...