Captains Contentious The Dysfunctional Sons of the Brine |
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| Author:
| Norton, Louis Arthur |
| Series edited by:
| Still, William N. |
| Series title: | Studies in Maritime History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-57003-807-5 |
| Publication Date: | May 2009 |
| Publisher: | University of South Carolina Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $43.00 |
Book Description:
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Offers insights into a quirky quintet of naval heroes of the American Revolution. This book observes that many of the captains of the Continental Navy were quite obstinate as compared to their British counterparts. It surveys the lives and military accomplishments of five captains in the nascent Continental Navy.
Offers insights into a quirky quintet of naval heroes of the American Revolution. This book observes that many of the captains of the Continental Navy were quite obstinate as compared to their British counterparts. It surveys the lives and military accomplishments of five captains in the nascent Continental Navy.