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This comprehensive history covers the US Navy's origins and its development up until 1897. From the battles fought during the American Revolution to the advancements of the modern navy, this book provides a fascinating look at the Navy's journey. Spears, a naval historian, uses extensive research to create an accurate portrayal of the Navy and its many victories, defeats, and innovations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A history of the captains and crews of steamships throughout the age of steam power, with firsthand observations and interviews with sailors from all over the world. From the early days of steam power in the 1800s, to the great transatlantic lines of the 1900s, this book provides a unique perspective on the seafaring life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1900 Edition.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The History Of Our Navy: From Its Origin To The End Of The War With Spain, 1775-1898, Volume 3; The History Of Our Navy: From Its Origin To The End Of The War With Spain, 1775-1898; John Randolph Spears John Randolph Spears Scribner, 1899 History; Military; United States; History / Military / Naval; History / Military / United States

The American Slave Trade: An Account Of Its Origin, Growth And Suppression by John Randolph Spears is a comprehensive historical account of the slave trade in America. The book traces the origins of slavery in America, the growth of the slave trade, and the eventual suppression of the practice.Spears explores the economic, social, and political factors that contributed to the growth of the slave trade, including the demand for labor in the agricultural and industrial sectors. He also examines the role of slavery in the development of the American economy and the impact it had on the lives of enslaved people.The book provides a detailed analysis of the various laws and policies that were enacted to regulate the slave trade, including the international slave trade and the domestic trade. Spears also discusses the efforts of abolitionists and other activists who worked to end slavery in America.Overall, The American Slave Trade offers a comprehensive and insightful look at one of the darkest periods in American history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the origins and legacy of slavery in America.Earliest Days, Old Time Slavers And Ships, When Voyages Went Awry, The Slaver And Her Outfit, On The Slave-Coast, The Middle Passage, The Slavers' Profit, Slaver Legislation In The American Colonies, Early Work For Extirpation, Slavers Outlawed, Earlier Smugglers, Slavers Declared Pirates, Suppressing The Trade, The Navy And The Slave-Trade, Free-Negro Colonies And The Slave-Trade, Coastwise Slave Ships, The Amistad, Latter Day Slave Smugglers, And When The End Came.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.

The Story Of The American Merchant Marine, written by John Randolph Spears in 1915, provides a comprehensive account of the history and development of the American merchant marine from the early colonial period to the early 20th century. The book covers the challenges and triumphs of American merchant mariners, including the dangers of piracy, the impact of wars and conflicts, and the role of the government in supporting the industry. The author also explores the technological advancements that revolutionized the industry, such as the introduction of steamships and the development of the Panama Canal. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American maritime trade and the important role of the merchant marine in the country's economic growth.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.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The American Navy In The War With Spain John Randolph Spears Bickers & Son, 1899 Spanish-American War, 1898

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.