The history of our Navy from its origin to the present day, 1775-1897, vol.…
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"The History of Our Navy from Its Origin to the Present Day, 1775-1897" by John R. Spears is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This multi-volume work chronicles the development and significant events of the United States Navy, particularly focusing on its operations during early conflicts such as the War of 1812. The book offers detailed narratives of naval battles, the experiences of American sailors, and the circumstances leading
to the nation's maritime confrontations. The opening of this comprehensive history sets the stage for the tensions leading to the War of 1812, detailing the aggressive impressment tactics of the British Navy that led to the enslavement of American sailors. It recounts several incidents highlighting British naval arrogance and American resilience, such as the assault on the USS Chesapeake, the chase and escape of the USS Constitution from a British squadron, and various skirmishes that laid the groundwork for the impending conflict. Spears provides a vivid portrayal of the personalities involved and the critical decisions made, giving readers a glimpse into the high stakes of naval warfare and the indomitable spirit of the American seamen during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Spears, John Randolph, 1850-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title | The history of our Navy from its origin to the present day, 1775-1897, vol. 2 (of 4) |
| Original Publication | United States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1897. |
| Credits | Peter Becker, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | United States. Navy -- History |
| Subject | United States. Navy -- History -- Spanish-American War, 1898 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71795 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71795-1 |
| Release Date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Last Update | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1385 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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