From colonial adventurers in little ships to the privateers of the Revolution, Ralph Paine tells the story of America’s seafaring age. He follows the famous days of Salem port, Yankee captains opening new trade routes to the East, the fight over impressment and ‘free trade and sailors’ rights’, and the brilliant privateering of the War of 1812.
A brisk, spirited volume of the Chronicles of America for anyone drawn to the age of sail. Download the free EPUB.