{ "item_title" : "The History of Our Navy from Its Origin to the Present Day 1775 to 1897 V2", "item_author" : [" John R. Spears "], "item_description" : "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. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the United States Navy, covering its origins up to the year 1897. The author has meticulously researched and presented the evolution of the Navy, including the major events, battles, and achievements that have shaped it into what it is today.The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume covering the period from 1815 to 1897. It includes information on the Navy's role in the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, and the Civil War. The author also covers the Navy's involvement in the Spanish-American War, which marked the emergence of the United States as a world power.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed descriptions of the Navy's ships, weapons, and tactics. He also highlights the contributions of important figures in the Navy's history, including John Paul Jones, David Farragut, and George Dewey.The History of Our Navy from Its Origin to the Present Day 1775 to 1897 V2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States Navy. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Navy's evolution and its role in shaping American history.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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers2.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/274/167/1162741678_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "38.95", "online_price" : "38.95", "our_price" : "38.95", "club_price" : "38.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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