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100 1 _aAbbot, Willis J.
_q(Willis John),
_d1863-1934
245 1 0 _aAmerican Merchant Ships and Sailors
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-04-18
508 _aE-text prepared by Jason Isbell, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"American Merchant Ships and Sailors" by Willis J. Abbot is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the rich maritime history of the United States, particularly focusing on shipbuilding, the evolution of the American sailor, and the crucial role of maritime trade in the nation's development. Through detailed narratives and illustrations, it highlights the adventures and hardships faced by early American seafarers and shipbuilders, ultimately portraying a fascinating era of exploration and commerce. The opening of this work sets the stage by reflecting on the decline of the American sailor at the turn of the 20th century and the significance of maritime activities in the nation's formative years. Abbot discusses the pioneering spirit that drove early Americans to sea, detailing the transition from wooden sailing ships to the emergence of steam-powered vessels. He explores the foundational role of New England in shipbuilding, the evolution of maritime trade, and the challenges posed by competitive and often hostile sea conditions. The chapter serves to frame the story of American maritime history, showcasing not just the technology of shipbuilding but also the human stories of adventure, risk, and resilience that characterized this important facet of American heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York Dodd, Mead & Company The Caxton Press New York, 1902
653 _aMerchant marine -- United States -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15648
999 _c57036
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