""The History of Our Navy From its Origin to the Present Day 1775 to 1897 V4"" is a comprehensive book written by John R. Spears that provides a detailed account of the United States Navy from its inception in 1775 to the end of the 19th century. This particular volume, Volume 4, covers the period from 1861 to 1897. The book begins by detailing the events leading up to the Civil War, including the tensions between the North and South and the role of the Navy in the conflict. It then goes on to describe the Navy's involvement in various other conflicts, including the Spanish-American War and the Boxer Rebellion in China. Throughout the book, Spears provides an in-depth look at the Navy's growth and development, including its technological advancements, changes in strategy and tactics, and the role of key individuals such as Admirals Farragut and Dewey. Overall, ""The History of Our Navy From its Origin to the Present Day 1775 to 1897 V4"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States Navy and its role in shaping American history.1897. Part four of four. With more than four hundred illustrations maps and diagrams. Contents: The State of the Navy in 1859; Blockading the Southern Ports; Loss of the Norfolk Navy Yard; A Story of Confederate Privateers; The Fort of Hatteras Inlet Taken; Along Shore in the Gulf of Mexico; Story of the Trent Affair; The Capture of Port Royal; The Monitor and the Merrimac; First Battle Between Ironclads; With the Mississippi Gunboats; Farragut at New Orleans; Farragut at Mobile; Tales of the Confederate Cruisers; The Albemarle and Cushing; The Navy at Charleston; Capture of Fort Fisher; and Story of the New Navy. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417919949, 1417918675, 1417919957.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.