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100 1 _aSpears, John Randolph,
_d1850-1936
245 1 4 _aThe Story of the American Merchant Marine
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-09-22
508 _aE-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"The Story of the American Merchant Marine" by John Randolph Spears is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed exploration of the development and evolution of the American Merchant Marine, focusing on its origins, key figures, and significant events that shaped its history. It is likely to appeal to readers interested in maritime history and the economic impacts of shipping and trade in early America. At the start of the book, the author introduces the foundation of the American Merchant Marine by detailing the construction of the "Virginia", the first American vessel built for commercial use, in 1607. This chapter sets the stage by evoking the challenges and dangers faced by early fishermen and traders venturing into uncharted waters, while also highlighting the resilience and fortitude of the men who toiled in harsh conditions. Spears outlines the interplay of adventure, economic opportunity, and the pioneering spirit that defined the early years of American maritime enterprise, laying the groundwork for the growth of an influential merchant marine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMerchant marine -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53122
999 _c93956
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