Publisher's Synopsis
""United States Naval Academy: The First Hundred Years"" by John Crane is a comprehensive historical account of the first century of the United States Naval Academy. The book covers the academy's founding in 1845, its early years during the Civil War, its evolution into a modern institution, and its role in training naval officers for conflicts such as World War II. The author provides insights into the academy's curriculum, traditions, and notable graduates, as well as its challenges and triumphs. With extensive research and archival material, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the U.S. Naval Academy and its impact on American naval power.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.
