The Naval History of the United States. Volume 1 by Willis J. Abbot
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"The Naval History of the United States. Volume 1" by Willis J. Abbot is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work delves into the evolution of American naval history, beginning with early maritime exploits and the formative years of the U.S. Navy, particularly during significant conflicts such as the American Revolution. It likely covers the contributions and challenges faced by early American naval forces, highlighting notable figures
and events that shaped naval operations. At the start of the book, the author introduces readers to early naval exploits upon American waters, referencing John Gallop's daring encounter with hostile Indigenous forces in 1636. This thrilling account serves to establish the backdrop of maritime conflict that would shape the collective naval history of the United States. Following this, the narrative explores the notorious activities of pirates and buccaneers in the Caribbean, including the violent exploits of figures such as Sir Henry Morgan and Captain Kidd, illustrating the chaotic environment in which the American colonies began to navigate. These early battles and the piracy prevalent in the region foreshadowed the significant naval challenges that would arise during the Revolutionary period, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of America's naval legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Abbot, Willis J. (Willis John), 1863-1934 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Naval History of the United States. Volume 1 |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | V: Naval science |
| Subject | United States -- History, Naval |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22305 |
| Release Date | Aug 13, 2007 |
| Last Update | Aug 15, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 13092 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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