A History of American Privateers and Letters of Marque Interspersed with Several Naval Battles Between American and British Ships of War

""A History of American Privateers and Letters of Marque Interspersed with Several Naval Battles Between American and British Ships of War"" is a historical account of the role of privateers and letters of marque in America's naval history. Written by George Coggeshall, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the privateering industry in America during the 18th and 19th centuries, including detailed descriptions of various naval battles fought between American and British ships of war. The book also explores the legal and economic aspects of privateering, and its impact on the American Revolution and the War of 1812. The letters of marque, which were issued by the government to private ship owners, allowed them to legally attack and capture enemy ships, and the book provides insights into the tactics and strategies employed by privateers during this time. Overall, ""A History of American Privateers and Letters of Marque Interspersed with Several Naval Battles Between American and British Ships of War"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in America's naval history and the role of privateers in shaping it.1856. In One Volume, Illustrated. George Coggeshall had a long and often adventurous seagoing career, during which he kept detailed journals. Upon his retirement he mined material from his journals and produced several books of seafaring memoirs. Of his writing style it has been said that Coggeshall wrote a clear, terse, seamanly English flavored with a dash of quiet elegance. His strength lies in his details.; his best writing, in fact, can stand comparison with the novels of Daniel Defoe. In this volume Coggeshall remembers the ships and commandeers that sailed from our ports during the war.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.