The Old Merchant Marine: A Chronicle of American Ships and Sailors by Paine
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"The Old Merchant Marine: A Chronicle of American Ships and Sailors" by Ralph D. Paine is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book delves into the rich maritime history of American sailors and their ships, tracing their exploits from the colonial period through the emergence of a robust merchant marine. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by reflecting on the early American maritime
culture, characterized by the adventurous spirit of seafarers and their contributions to trade and exploration. The opening chapter introduces the determination of colonial adventurers who built small ships for fishing and trade, emphasizing how these ventures were intrinsically linked to the survival and prosperity of New England's settlers. Through engaging anecdotes and detailed descriptions, the narrative highlights not only the achievements of these early mariners but also the challenges they faced from hostile forces, including pirates, rival nations, and treacherous waters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Paine, Ralph Delahaye, 1871-1925 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Old Merchant Marine: A Chronicle of American Ships and Sailors |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronicles_of_America |
| Note | Chronicles of America series; v. 36 |
| Credits |
Produced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's University, Alev Akman, Dianne Bean, Carrie Lorenz, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Merchant marine -- United States -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3099 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2002 |
| Last Update | Feb 7, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 514 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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