American Merchant Ships and Sailors is a comprehensive book that explores the history of American merchant ships and the sailors who sailed them. Written by Willis J. Abbot, this book covers the period from the early days of American shipping to the present day.The book begins with a discussion of the early days of American shipping, including the development of the schooner and the clipper ship. It then goes on to examine the growth of American shipping in the 19th century, including the role of American ships in the China ...
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American Merchant Ships and Sailors is a comprehensive book that explores the history of American merchant ships and the sailors who sailed them. Written by Willis J. Abbot, this book covers the period from the early days of American shipping to the present day.The book begins with a discussion of the early days of American shipping, including the development of the schooner and the clipper ship. It then goes on to examine the growth of American shipping in the 19th century, including the role of American ships in the China trade and the development of the steamship.The book also covers the role of American ships in World War I and World War II, as well as the decline of American shipping in the post-war period. It includes detailed accounts of famous American ships and sailors, including the USS Constitution, the Flying Cloud, and Joshua Slocum.Throughout the book, Abbot provides detailed descriptions of the ships themselves, as well as the lives of the sailors who sailed them. He also explores the economic and political factors that influenced American shipping, including the impact of government policies and the rise of foreign competition.Overall, American Merchant Ships and Sailors is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed look at the history of American shipping and the sailors who made it possible.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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