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"" by Willis J. Abbot is a comprehensive account of the history of the United States' merchant marine, from its period of glory to its decline and eventual revival as a result of World War I. The book covers the early days of American shipping, including the colonial era and the development of the clipper ship, as well as the growth of the steamship industry and the impact of the Civil War on American shipping. Abbot...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428603409
• ISBN13: 9781428603400
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"