Pirates & Patriots of the Revolution (Paperback)
C.Keith WilburAmerica's legalized pirates plundered on the high seas to win freedom for their country and a fortune for themselves. Discover the little know story of how 2,000 privately armed Yankee vessels captured sixteen British warships and almost 3,000 merchantmen during the Revolution. This makeshift "civilian navy" crippled British commerce, seized crucial supplies for Washington's army, and earned $50 million for its owners and crew.
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America's legalized pirates plundered on the high seas to win freedom for their country and a fortune for themselves. Discover the little know story of how 2,000 privately armed Yankee vessels captured sixteen British warships and almost 3,000 merchantmen during the Revolution. This makeshift "civilian navy" crippled British commerce, seized crucial supplies for Washington's army, and earned $50 million for its owners and crew.
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Imprint | Globe Pequot Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Illustrated Living History Series |
Release date | August 1984 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | August 1984 |
Authors | C.Keith Wilbur |
Dimensions | 279 x 216 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 96 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-87106-866-8 |
Barcode | 9780871068668 |
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LSN | 0-87106-866-4 |
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