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050 4 _aHE
100 1 _aPaine, Ralph Delahaye,
_d1871-1925
245 1 4 _aThe Old Merchant Marine: A Chronicle of American Ships and Sailors
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2002
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronicles_of_America
500 _aChronicles of America series; v. 36
500 _aRelease date is 2002-02-01
508 _aProduced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's University, Alev Akman, Dianne Bean, Carrie Lorenz, and David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMerchant marine -- United States -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3099
999 _c45171
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