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  • The History of our Navy From Its Origin to the Present Day 1775-1897 (Complete)

    de John Randolph Spears ...
    It was through this empowering of naval officers to enforce the acts of trade and navigation that the first sea-fight of the Revolution occurred. A vessel of war—presumably a ship—had been stationed in the waters of Rhode Island, with a schooner of 102 tons burden, called the Gaspé, armed with six three-pounders, to serve as a tender. The Gaspé was under the command of Lieut. William Duddingstone. ... Leer más

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  • The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn: A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia

    de John Randolph Spears ...
    "The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn: A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia" by John Randolph Spears offers a vivid exploration of the rugged landscapes and the unique lives of those who ventured to the southernmost regions of South America. Spears delves into the gold rush era, capturing the spirit of adventure and the challenges faced by prospectors in the harsh environments of Tierra del ... Leer más

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  • The Story of the American Merchant Marine (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. From Colonial Sea Commerce to Clippers, Steamships, and America's Rise in Ocean Trade

    de John Randolph Spears, Maeve Westcroft ...
    The Story of the American Merchant Marine is a vigorous historical survey of American commercial seafaring, tracing its development from colonial coastal trade and Revolutionary privateering through the age of packets, whalers, clippers, steamships, and modern competition. Written in a lucid narrative style characteristic of early twentieth-century popular history, the book combines anecdote, ... Leer más

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  • John Paul Jones and the Ranger: The Strange Story of America's Invasion of Great Britain

    de John Randolph Spears ...
    Has the United States ever invaded Great Britain?In 1899, naval historian John Randolph Spears (1850–1936) published the 2-volume book "The history of our navy." Included in Volume 1 was a an intriguing chapter entitled "John Paul Jones and the Ranger," which tells the little-known story of America's invasion of Great Britain during the Revolutionary War. It is this 15-page chapter that has been ... Leer más

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  • The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn: A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia

    Enriched edition. Tales of Adversity and Triumph in the South American Gold Rush

    de John Randolph Spears, Cooper White ...
    In "The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn: A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia," John Randolph Spears provides a vivid exploration of the socio-economic landscape during the Gold Rush era in South America. The narrative interweaves firsthand accounts, rich descriptions of the rugged terrain, and detailed observations of both the indigenous cultures and the influx of fortune seekers. Spears ... Leer más

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  • The Story of the American Merchant Marine

    Enriched edition. Voyages of Trade and Triumph: A Comprehensive History of American Maritime Industry

    de John Randolph Spears, Nina Dawson ...
    In "The Story of the American Merchant Marine," John Randolph Spears provides a comprehensive narrative exploring the evolution of America's maritime commerce. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, Spears weaves a rich tapestry of historical events, economic transformations, and the seafaring spirit that shaped the American identity. His literary style combines vivid storytelling with an ... Leer más

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  • The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn: A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia

    de John Randolph Spears ...
    In "The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn: A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia," John Randolph Spears explores the often-misunderstood socio-economic landscape of this remote region during the mid-19th century. Through vivid descriptions and keen observations, Spears employs a narrative style that blends travelogue and ethnography, bringing to life the harsh realities and vibrant cultures ... Leer más

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  • Old Ironsides (Mobi Classics)

    de James Fenimore Cooper ...
    IN the course of the events connected with the naval history and the naval glory of the country, this ship has become so renowned by her services and her success as to be entitled to have her biography written, as well as those who have gained distinction on her deck. Half a century has endeared her to the nation, and her career may be said to be coexistent, as well as coequal in fame, with that ... Leer más

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  • War of 1812: Privateering, Illustrated.

    de B J Lossing ...
    A brief discussion of American Privateers and Privateering during the War of 1812 when America's Private Navy scourged British Commerce. ... Leer más

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  • The Age of Fighting Sail

    The Story of the Naval War of 1812

    de C. S. Forester ...
    C.S.Forester’s distinguished account of the Anglo-American naval war of 1812. Age of Fighting Sail (1956) is a shrewd and skillful telling of a complex war that made it possible for a new republic to diminish the cock and swagger of a nation boasting one hundred years of sea triumphs. Britain invulnerable? Not so. Brilliant captains, determined crews, mighty ships, and errors in communication ... Leer más

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  • Perilous Fight

    de Stephen Budiansky ...
    In Perilous Fight, Stephen Budiansky tells the rousing story of the underdog coterie of American seamen and their visionary secretary of the navy, who combined bravery and strategic innovation to hold off the legendary Royal Navy.Budiansky vividly demonstrates that far from an indecisive and unnecessary conflict—as historians have long dismissed the War of 1812—this “forgotten war” had profound ... Leer más

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  • C.S.S. Shenandoah

    The Memoirs of Lieutenant Commanding James I. Waddell

    de James D. Horan ...
    The last shot of the Civil War was fired, not on an obscure battlefield, but in the ice-locked Sea of Okhotsk off Siberia seven months after Lee’s surrender.The last armed Confederate cruiser was the C.S.S. Shenandoah, a beautiful but dangerous vessel which scattered and burned the New Bedford whaling fleet in Arctic waters. She was the last cruiser sent to sea by James Dunwoody Bulloch, the ... Leer más

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