This comprehensive history of the United States Navy provides a detailed account of its development from the Revolutionary War to the end of the 19th century. Written by Edgar Stanton Maclay, a former naval officer and noted historian, it covers all the major wars and conflicts in which the Navy played a crucial role, including the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, and the Civil War. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the United States Navy.

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