The History of Our Navy, Vol. 1 of 5: From Its Origin to the End of the War With Spain, 1775-1898 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Spears, John R.

9780267423507: The History of Our Navy, Vol. 1 of 5: From Its Origin to the End of the War With Spain, 1775-1898 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267423500 ISBN 13: 9780267423507

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Excerpt from The History of Our Navy, Vol. 1 of 5: From Its Origin to the End of the War With Spain, 1775-1898

The Curious Chain of Events that Led to the Creation of a National Sea Power - The Gaspe' Captured by Men Armed with Paving-stones Tea Destroyed in Boston - The Battle of Lexington and the Attack of the Machias Haymakers on the Margaretta - British Vengeance on Defenceless Portland and its Effect on the Continental Congress The Colonial Navy Distinguished from the Temporary Cruisers The First Officers and the First Ships of the American Navy - John Paul Jones and the First Naval Ensign - The Significant Don't Tread on me - Putting the First American Naval Ships in Commis Slon.

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