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100 1 _aBoardman, Timothy,
_d1754-1838
245 1 0 _aLog-book of Timothy Boardman :
_bKept on Board the Privateer Oliver Cromwell, During a Cruise from New London, Ct., to Charleston, S. C., and Return, in 1778; Also, a Biographical Sketch of the Author.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-07-12
508 _aProduced by Robert Cicconetti, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"Log-book of Timothy Boardman" by Timothy Boardman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work presents the personal log of Timothy Boardman during his time aboard the privateer Oliver Cromwell, detailing his experiences during maritime engagements and life at sea in 1778. It offers insight into maritime history, personal reflections, and the cultural context of the time, especially regarding the Revolutionary War. At the start of the log, the narrative lays the groundwork for Boardman's experiences, highlighting his service aboard the Oliver Cromwell as part of the fledgling American naval forces. The entries detail naval skirmishes, interactions with enemy ships, and the daily life aboard the vessel, presenting vivid descriptions of the dangers and camaraderie experienced at sea. This initial portion sets an adventurous tone and introduces readers to the challenges faced by sailors during the American Revolution, as well as Boardman's character and observations, which will provide a personal lens through which to view these historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOliver Cromwell (Ship)
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Naval operations
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives
700 1 _aBoardman, Samuel Ward,
_d1830-1917
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26040
999 _c67041
_d67041