Operations of the Mediterranean Squadron Under Commodore Edward Preble, in 1803-1804 is a historical account of the United States Navy's operations in the Mediterranean during the early 19th century. Written by James Russell Soley and first published in 1879, the book details the actions of Commodore Edward Preble and his fleet as they engaged in a series of battles against Barbary pirates and the North African states of Tripoli and Tunis.The book...