The Story Of Our Merchant Marine: Its Period Of Glory, Its Prolonged Decadence And Its Vigorous Revival As The Result Of The World War

by Willis J. Abbot and Willis John Abbot

Book Overview

""The Story Of Our Merchant Marine"" is a comprehensive historical account of the United States' merchant marine industry. The book details the industry's rise to glory during the 19th century, its decline during the 20th century, and its eventual revival as a result of World War I. Written by Willis J. Abbot, a prominent American author and journalist, the book provides a detailed analysis of the economic, political, and social factors that contributed to the merchant marine's rise and fall. It also explores the industry's role in national defense and international trade, and the challenges it faced in the face of competition from other countries. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American maritime industry, and provides insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the industry today.A World War I Look At The History And Activities Of The American Merchant Marine Fleet.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162933445
• ISBN13: 9781162933443
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"