| Author |
Spears, John Randolph, 1850-1936 |
| Title |
The history of our Navy from its origin to the present day, 1775-1897, vol. 4 (of 4)
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| Original Publication |
United States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1897.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Peter Becker, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"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 comprehensive work chronicles the evolution and significant events of the United States Navy from its inception through the end of the 19th century, with a particular focus on the developments during the Civil War era. The text promises to delve into naval innovations, notable figures, and critical battles, offering readers an insight into naval warfare and maritime strategy throughout American history. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by examining the state of the U.S. Navy in the year 1859, highlighting the vast transformations in naval technology and ship design that occurred between the American Revolutionary War and the eve of the Civil War. Spears discusses the evolution of warships from wooden sailing vessels to steam-powered ships equipped with larger, more effective armaments. Additionally, he introduces notable naval innovators like Robert Fulton and John Ericsson, and touches upon the challenges faced by seasoned officers as civil strife loomed, leading to a deep split in allegiance within the naval ranks. The rich detail paints a picture of a navy on the brink of significant change, both in technology and in the political landscape it was about to confront. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E151: History: America: United States
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| Subject |
United States. Navy -- History
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| Subject |
United States. Navy -- History -- Spanish-American War, 1898
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71797 |
| Release Date |
Oct 5, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 6, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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