Literary Career
During his lifetime, Beach published thirteen novels, all written for young adults. Twelve of the novels constitute volumes in four-book series, all written in the tradition of the Horatio Alger stories—hard work and honesty will lead to success.
Beach's novels, which were highly popular when they were first printed in the years of 1907 to 1922, were instrumental in planting the seeds for naval careers in the minds of many of the men who served as naval officers during World War II.
His autobiography, From Annapolis to Scapa Flow: the Autobiography of Edward L. Beach, Sr. was published in 2003, having been edited by his son, Edward L. Beach, Jr., who was also a career naval officer and author.
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