Ships and Seamen of the American Revolution
Author | : Jack Coggins |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2002-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0486420728 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780486420721 |
Rating | : 4/5 (721 Downloads) |
Download or read book Ships and Seamen of the American Revolution written by Jack Coggins and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully researched account of a lesser-known but vital aspect of the American war for independence chronicles exciting ship-to-ship battles, Benedict Arnold's efforts to build a fleet in Lake Champlain, the harassment of British ships by privateers, David Bushnell's "sub-marine" vessel and floating mines, uniforms, and much more. More than 150 black-and-white illustrations.