The Yankee Navy (1898)

By Thomas L. Masson and Tom Masson

Book Overview

The Yankee Navy, written by Tom Lansing Masson and published in 1898, is a historical account of the United States Navy during the 19th century. The book explores the growth and development of the navy, from its humble beginnings as a small fleet of ships to its emergence as a world power. Masson provides detailed descriptions of the navy's most notable battles and campaigns, including the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, and the Spanish-American War. He also examines the role of key figures in the navy's history, such as John Paul Jones, Stephen Decatur, and David Farragut. Throughout the book, Masson emphasizes the importance of the navy in shaping American history and its role in promoting American interests abroad. The Yankee Navy is a comprehensive and engaging account of the United States Navy's growth and achievements during the 19th century, making it an essential read for anyone interested in American history or naval history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165141647
• ISBN13: 9781165141647
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"