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100	1		_aSpears, John Randolph, _d1850-1936
245	1	4	_aThe history of our Navy from its origin to the present day, 1775-1897, vol. 1 (of 4)
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-10-05
508			_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)
520			_a"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 work chronicles the development and achievements of the American Navy from its inception during the Revolutionary War through to the late 1800s. It is likely to appeal to readers with an interest in naval history, military strategy, and America’s maritime legacy, particularly those curious about notable figures like John Paul Jones and key naval engagements. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by illustrating the circumstances that led to the birth of the American Navy. The narrative describes various events, from the capture of the British schooner "Gaspé" by local patriots armed with paving stones to the destruction of tea in the Boston Tea Party, showcasing the growing tensions that spurred the desire for a naval force. Spears highlights the actions of pivotal figures such as Commodore Esek Hopkins and the legendary John Paul Jones, emphasizing the stirring patriotism and bravery of those involved in establishing and fighting for American naval power. The opening chapter outlines the challenges faced by early naval officers and the fundamental changes that took place in naval warfare, setting a compelling foundation for the extensive history to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1897
653			_aUnited States. Navy -- History
653			_aUnited States. Navy -- History -- Spanish-American War, 1898
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/navyfromitsorigin01spearich/
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71794
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