02442cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000380011524500890015326400510024230000470029333600260034033700260036633800360039250000310042850801900045952011730064953400720182265300350189465300650192985600600199485600430205499900190209771796UtSlPG20260610134647.0mcr n260607r20231897utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE1511 aSpears, John Randolph,d1850-193614aThe history of our Navy from its origin to the present day, 1775-1897, vol. 3 (of 4) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-10-05  aPeter 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)  a"The History of Our Navy from its Origin to the Present Day, 1775-1897, Vol. III" by John R. Spears is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the notable events and figures of the American Navy during the War of 1812, highlighting the exploits of various ships and their crews, particularly the frigate "Essex". The text not only recounts battles and victories but also sheds light on the challenges faced by seamen of the era, emphasizing their courage and perseverance.  The opening of the book introduces the second cruise of the "Essex" under Captain David Porter, starting in 1812 as it embarks on a journey to disrupt British shipping. Porter is depicted navigating strategically through treacherous waters, engaging in battles, and employing tactics to disguise his ship. A considerable focus is placed on the crew’s response to hardships, including disease and mutiny, alongside the determination to capture enemy vessels. The narrative quickly sets a tone of adventure amidst the backdrop of war, establishing a sense of heroism integral to the story of the American Navy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1897  aUnited States. Navy -- History  aUnited States. Navy -- History -- Spanish-American War, 18984 uhttps://archive.org/details/navyfromitsorigin04spearich40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71796  c112522d112522