A General View of the Rise, Progress, and Brilliant Achievements of the American Navy, Down to the Present Time: Illustrated by Biographical Sketches, ... Views of American Commerce (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484680870 ISBN 13: 9780484680875

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Rise and progress of the American Navy — A landmark history that traces how the United States built its naval power, from early colonial fishing and shipping to the rise of a great maritime force.

Rich with biographical sketches, official reports, and dramatic views of commerce, this edition invites you to see how naval enterprise shaped a nation.

The book blends a broad view of commerce with sharp portraits of naval leaders, battles, and strategic moments. It links the growth of America’s seafaring strength to its evolving economy and international stance, offering context for readers curious about how a young republic became a major naval nation.

• Learn how early American fisheries and trade helped finance and fuel naval ambitions.
• Discover the key turning points in colonial and Revolutionary-era seafaring that shaped later strength at sea.
• Explore biographical sketches of notable figures and the official reports that documented naval progress.
• See how battles, ships, and strategies intersect with the broader story of American commerce.

Ideal for readers of maritime history and those interested in the roots of the American Navy, this edition provides a clear, accessible look at a pivotal era.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484680870
• ISBN 13: 9780484680875
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 486