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The American Merchant Marine: Its History And Romance From 1620 To 1902

The American Merchant Marine: Its History And Romance From 1620 To 1902

Marvin, Winthrop L.

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1428616276
ISBN13: 9781428616271
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 26 2006
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.49
Height: 1.03 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The American Merchant Marine: Its History and Romance from 1620 to 1902 is a comprehensive account of the history of the American merchant marine industry. The book, written by Winthrop L. Marvin, covers the period from the early colonial era to the beginning of the 20th century, tracing the development of the American merchant marine from its humble beginnings to its position as a major force in the world economy.The book provides a detailed overview of the various factors that contributed to the growth of the American merchant marine, including the country's natural resources, its strategic location, and the entrepreneurial spirit of its people. It also explores the various challenges that the industry faced over the years, including piracy, war, and changing economic conditions.Throughout the book, Marvin weaves together a fascinating narrative that is both informative and engaging. He draws on a wide range of sources, including historical documents, personal accounts, and contemporary accounts, to provide a vivid and detailed picture of the American merchant marine and the people who made it what it was.Overall, The American Merchant Marine: Its History and Romance from 1620 to 1902 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American commerce and industry. It provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important industries in the country's history, and sheds light on the people and events that shaped it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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