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LoC No.: 10007503
Title: The Story of the American Merchant Marine
Note: Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-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)
Summary: "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.)
Author: Spears, John Randolph, 1850-1936
EBook No.: 53122
Published: Sep 22, 2016
Downloads: 73
Language: English
Subject: Merchant marine -- United States
LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 10007503
Title: The Story of the American Merchant Marine
Note: Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-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)
Summary: "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.)
Author: Spears, John Randolph, 1850-1936
EBook No.: 53122
Published: Sep 22, 2016
Downloads: 73
Language: English
Subject: Merchant marine -- United States
LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.