02680cam a22003253u 4500 71797 UtSlPG 20260610134647.0 m cr n 260607r20231897utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Spears, John Randolph, 1850-1936 The history of our Navy from its origin to the present day, 1775-1897, vol. 4 (of 4) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-10-05 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) "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.) Originally published: United States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1897 United States. Navy -- History United States. Navy -- History -- Spanish-American War, 1898 https://archive.org/details/navyfromitsorigin03spearich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71797 112523 112523