The History of Our Navy from Its Origin to the Present Day 1775 to 1897 Part Two

""The History of Our Navy from Its Origin to the Present Day 1775 to 1897 V2"" is a comprehensive book written by John R. Spears that delves into the history of the United States Navy. This volume, the second in a series, covers the period from 1775 to 1897 and provides a detailed account of the Navy's growth and development during this time. The book begins by discussing the early years of the Navy, including its formation during the American Revolution and its involvement in the War of 1812. It then moves on to cover the Navy's role in the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and the Spanish-American War. Throughout the book, Spears provides insight into the Navy's strategies, tactics, and technologies, as well as the political and social factors that influenced its growth and development.In addition to its historical content, the book also includes numerous illustrations and maps that help to bring the Navy's story to life. Overall, ""The History of Our Navy from Its Origin to the Present Day 1775 to 1897 V2"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of the United States Navy.1897. Part Two of Four. With more than 400 illustrations, maps and diagrams. Contents: Troubles on the Eve of War; The Outlook Was, at First, Not Pleasing; The First Exhibit of Yankee Mettle; A Race for the Life of a Nation; The Constitution and the Guerriere; Fought in a Hatteras Gale; Brought the Macedonian into Port; When the Constitution Sank the Java; Whipped in Fourteen Minutes; Loss of Lawrence and the Chesapeake; The Privateers of 1812; Early Work on the Great Lakes; The Battle on Lake Erie; Incidents of the Battle on Lake Erie; The War on Lake Ontario; Loss of the Little Sloop Argus; The Luck of a Yankee Cruiser; and Gunboats not Wholly Worthless. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417919949, 1417919957, 0766196720.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.