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_aSpears, John Randolph, _d1850-1936 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe history of our Navy from its origin to the present day, 1775-1897, vol. 2 (of 4) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023 |
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| 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 multi-volume work chronicles the development and significant events of the United States Navy, particularly focusing on its operations during early conflicts such as the War of 1812. The book offers detailed narratives of naval battles, the experiences of American sailors, and the circumstances leading to the nation's maritime confrontations. The opening of this comprehensive history sets the stage for the tensions leading to the War of 1812, detailing the aggressive impressment tactics of the British Navy that led to the enslavement of American sailors. It recounts several incidents highlighting British naval arrogance and American resilience, such as the assault on the USS Chesapeake, the chase and escape of the USS Constitution from a British squadron, and various skirmishes that laid the groundwork for the impending conflict. Spears provides a vivid portrayal of the personalities involved and the critical decisions made, giving readers a glimpse into the high stakes of naval warfare and the indomitable spirit of the American seamen during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1897 |
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| 653 | _aUnited States. Navy -- History | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States. Navy -- History -- Spanish-American War, 1898 | ||
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