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The history of our Navy from its origin to the present day, 1775-1897, vol. 4 (of 4) — John Randolph Spears

The history of our Navy from its origin to the present day, 1775-1897, vol. 4 (of 4)

John Randolph Spears

  • History
  • Book language: English
  • 355 pages

A four-volume history of the United States Navy from 1775 to 1897. This fourth volume continues the account of the Navy's development, ships, and engagements. It is a useful listen for those interested in American maritime and military history.

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Contents

  1. THE HISTORY OF OUR NAVY
  2. CONTENTS
  3. LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
  4. THE HISTORY OF OUR NAVY CHAPTER I THE STATE OF THE NAVY IN 1859
  5. CHAPTER II BLOCKADING THE SOUTHERN PORTS
  6. CHAPTER III LOSS OF THE NORFOLK NAVY YARD
  7. CHAPTER IV A STORY OF CONFEDERATE PRIVATEERS
  8. CHAPTER V THE FORT AT HATTERAS INLET TAKEN
  9. CHAPTER VI ALONG SHORE IN THE GULF OF MEXICO
  10. CHAPTER VII STORY OF THE TRENT AFFAIR
  11. CHAPTER VIII THE CAPTURE OF PORT ROYAL
  12. CHAPTER IX THE MONITOR AND THE MERRIMAC
  13. CHAPTER X FIRST BATTLE BETWEEN IRONCLADS
  14. CHAPTER XI WITH THE MISSISSIPPI GUNBOATS
  15. CHAPTER XII FARRAGUT AT NEW ORLEANS
  16. CHAPTER XIII FARRAGUT AT MOBILE
  17. CHAPTER XIV TALES OF THE CONFEDERATE CRUISERS
  18. CHAPTER XV THE ALBEMARLE AND CUSHING
  19. CHAPTER XVI THE NAVY AT CHARLESTON
  20. CHAPTER XVII CAPTURE OF FORT FISHER
  21. CHAPTER XVIII STORY OF THE NEW NAVY
  22. INDEX
  23. Transcriber’s Notes
  24. THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG™ LICENSE

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