CONTENTS CHAPTER I. Hans Vanderbum II. Other Characters III. Oonomoo and the Shawnees IV. The Young Lieutenant and Cato V. The Home of the Huron VI. Adventures on the Way VII. The Plan for the Rescue VIII. The Exploit of Hans Vanderbum IX. A New Danger X. Conclusion ILLUSTRATIONS "Keewaygooshturkumkankangewock, ain't you got dat cooked?" A girl, fifteen or sixteen years of age, seated on the ground, beside a squaw. Mary Prescott. "If you don't want to be killed, get up," said the young officer. "Niniotan, my son, is late." "You have saved me, and I want to grasp your hand for it." But Oonomoo and the Miami had whipped out their knives. So terrible did the exasperated Huron appear, that the entire party of Shawnees paused out of sheer horror. Niniotan stood like a statue, his arms folded and his stony gaze fixed upon the senseless forms of his parents. DEWEY AND OTHER NAVAL COMMANDERS By Edward S. Ellis CONTENTS CHAPTER INTRODUCTION I Admiral George Dewey—The Birth and Boyhood of George Dewey. II Dewey in the War for the Union. III Dewey in the War with Spain. THE REVOLUTIONARY BATTLES IV Birth of the American Navy—The Privateers—Capture of New Providence, in the Bahamas—Paul Jones—A Clever Exploit—A Skilful Escape—Fine Seamanship—An Audacious Scheme. V A Daring Attempt by Captain Paul Jones—Why It Failed—A Bold Scheme—Why It Did Not Succeed—The Fight Between the Ranger and Drake. VI One of the Most Memorable Sea Fights Ever Known—The Wonderful Exploit of Captain Paul Jones. VII Our Naval War with France—The Tribute Paid to the Barbary States by Christian Nations—War Declared Against the United States by Tripoli—Bainbridge, Decatur, Stewart, Dale and Preble. VIII The First Serious Engagement—Loss of the Philadelphia—The Scheme of Captain Bainbridge—Exploit of Lieutenant Decatur. IX Bombardment of Tripoli—Treacherous Act of a Turkish Captain—A Quick Retribution at the Hands of Captain Decatur. X The Bomb Ketch—A Terrible Missile—Frightful Catastrophe—Diplomacy in Place of War—Peace. THE WAR OF 1812 XI Cause of the War of 1812—Discreditable Work of the Land Forces—Brilliant Record of the Navy—The Constitution—Captain Isaac Hull—Battle Between the Constitution and Guerriere—Winning a Wager. XII Jacob Jones—The Wasp and the Frolic—James Biddle—The Hornet and the Penguin—A Narrow Escape. XIII Captains Carden and Decatur—Cruise of the Macedonian—Battle with the Frigate United States—Decatur's Chivalry. XIV Occasional American Defeats as Well as Victories—Captain Decatur's Misfortune—The Chesapeake and Shannon. XV David Porter—A Clever Feat—Numerous Captures by the Essex—Her Remarkable Cruise in the Pacific—Her Final Capture. XVI Oliver Hazard Perry—Prompt and Effective Work—"We Have Met the Enemy and They Are Ours"—Death of Perry. XVII A Hero of the Olden Days—Cruise of the Constitution— Her Capture of the Cyane and Levant—Reminiscences of Admiral Stewart—His Last Days.