A History of American Privateers |
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| Author:
| Maclay, Edgar Stanton |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Naval and Military History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-02628-4 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2011 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $65.99 |
Book Description:
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This book, first published in 1899, explores the significant role of American privateers during the Anglo-American wars of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Privateers provided essential reinforcements for the small American navy in attacking and capturing foreign merchant ships during this key period of maritime history.
This book, first published in 1899, explores the significant role of American privateers during the Anglo-American wars of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Privateers provided essential reinforcements for the small American navy in attacking and capturing foreign merchant ships during this key period of maritime history.