The Old Commodore (1847)

The Old Commodore is a novel written by Edward Howard in 1847. The story follows the life of the titular character, Commodore Isaac Hull, who is a retired naval officer. The book is set in the early 19th century and explores Hull's life as he reflects on his past experiences and the events that led to his retirement. The novel begins with Hull living a quiet life in his home in Philadelphia, where he spends his days reminiscing about his past and reflecting on his accomplishments. As he reflects on his life, Hull is visited by a young man named Harry, who is the son of one of his former crew members. Harry is eager to hear stories about his father and the adventures he had with Hull during their time at sea. As Hull shares his stories with Harry, the novel takes the reader on a journey through Hull's life, from his early days as a sailor to his rise through the ranks of the navy. The book also explores Hull's personal life, including his relationship with his wife and his struggles with alcoholism. Throughout the novel, Howard paints a vivid picture of life at sea during the early 19th century, including the dangers and challenges that sailors faced on a daily basis. The Old Commodore is a fascinating look at the life of a retired naval officer and the impact that his experiences had on his life and the lives of those around him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.