The Old Navy and the New the Old Navy and the New: With an Appendix of Personal Letters from General Grant (189with an Appendix of Personal Letters from General Grant (1891) 1)

""The Old Navy And The New"" is a historical book written by Daniel Ammen and published in 1891. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the development of the United States Navy from the early days of its establishment to the end of the Civil War. The author, who was a retired Rear Admiral of the Navy, draws upon his extensive experience and knowledge of naval history to provide a comprehensive account of the Navy's evolution.The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the early years of the Navy, including its establishment during the Revolutionary War and its role in the War of 1812. The second part focuses on the Navy's growth and development during the mid-19th century, including its involvement in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. The third and final part of the book examines the modernization of the Navy in the post-Civil War era.In addition to his own insights, Ammen also includes a series of personal letters from General Ulysses S. Grant, who served as the 18th President of the United States and was a key figure in the Union's victory in the Civil War. These letters provide a unique perspective on the Navy's role in the war and shed light on Grant's own views on naval strategy.Overall, ""The Old Navy And The New"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States Navy. The book provides a detailed and engaging account of the Navy's evolution over time, and the inclusion of personal letters from General Grant adds an extra layer of depth and insight to the narrative.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.

Ulysses S. Grant was a successful military general and the eighteenth President of the United States. A graduate of the prestigious West Point military academy, Grant served in both the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) and the American Civil War (1861-1865), in which he was appointed commander of the Union Army. Grant's successful military campaign against the Confederate States, executed by Union Generals William Tecumseh Sherman, Philip Sheridan, and George Thomas, culminated in his acceptance of General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox courthouse on April 9, 1865.

First elected President in 1869, Grant's two presidential terms focused on reconstruction, further stabilizing the nation socially, politically, and economically following the end of the Civil War. His government successfully passed the Fifteenth Amendment, protecting voting rights for Africa-American citizens, pursued an Indian peace policy and created the Board of Indian Commissioners, and shut down the Whiskey Ring, recovering over $3 million in embezzled federal taxes. Grant died of cancer in 1885 and is interred at New York's Riverside Park in Grant's Tomb.