by John R. Spears (Author)
A well-researched overview by the author of The Story of the New England Whalers, John R. Spears, describing the growth of the U.S. Merchant marine from the first commercial vessel in 1607 through the Revolution, steam, privateering and pirates, packets and clippers, to the immediate pre-WWI period.
Number of Pages: 380
Dimensions: 0.95 x 8 x 5 IN
Publication Date: June 03, 2003