02460cam a22003373u 4500 67270 UtSlPG 20260610134543.0 m cr n 260607r20221915utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 15011462 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Chadwick, French Ensor, 1844-1919 The American Navy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-01-29 Carlos Colon, David E. Brown, The Library of Congress and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The American Navy" by Rear-Admiral French Ensor Chadwick is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the development and significance of the U.S. Navy, particularly during the American Revolutionary War. The book likely explores the naval battles, strategies, and innovations that shaped the early years of American naval power and examines the contributions of key figures like George Washington and John Paul Jones. The opening of this work sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the early American naval capabilities against the British Empire. It outlines the historical context in which the American colonies evolved a maritime tradition that would play a crucial role in their pursuit of independence. Chadwick discusses the shipbuilding practices in New England and how the colonies adapted to British maritime laws to strengthen their own naval forces, culminating in the creation of the Continental Navy. The text introduces pivotal events leading to the Revolution, establishing a robust framework for understanding the evolution of naval warfare and its impact on the outcome of American independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1915 United States. Navy -- History United States -- History, Naval https://archive.org/details/americannavy01chad/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67270 108092 108092