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John R. Spears
JOHN RANDOLPH SPEARS (1850-1936) was an American author, naval historian and journalist. Born in Van Wert, Ohio, he worked for a time for the Buffalo Express and the New York Sun, before devoting h...view moreJOHN RANDOLPH SPEARS (1850-1936) was an American author, naval historian and journalist. Born in Van Wert, Ohio, he worked for a time for the Buffalo Express and the New York Sun, before devoting himself to full-time writing. His published works included The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn (1895); The Port of Missing Ships and Other Stories of the Sea (1896); The History of Our Navy from its Origin to the Present Day (five volumes, 1897-1899); The Fugitive (1899); David G. Farragut (1905); A History of the United States Navy (1907) The Story of New England Whalers (1908); A History of the American Navy (1909) The Story of the American Merchant Marine (1910) and Master Mariners (1911). Although an inveterate traveler, particularly out West, Spears ended up settling in Little Falls, New York. He passed away in 1936.view less
Books by John R. Spears
The American Slave-Trade: An Account of Its Origin, Growth and Suppression The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings