Naval records of the American Revolution, 1775-1788. Prepared from the originals in the Library of Congress by Charles Henry Lincoln, of the Division

By compiler Lincoln, Charles Henry

Book Overview

The American Revolution was fought as fiercely at sea as on land. Here, the sea speaks plainly. Naval Records of the American Revolution, 1775-1788 gathers an extraordinary american revolution naval records collection prepared by Charles Henry Lincoln from originals in the Library of Congress. In these authentic american revolution primary sources - official correspondence, orders, reports and other naval history documents - the emergence of the 18th century American navy comes into focus: Continental Navy operations, private ventures, coastal defence and the wider struggle for control of Atlantic trade. For anyone drawn to revolutionary war naval history, us navy revolutionary war beginnings and early American maritime history, it offers an unfiltered view of strategy, hardship and resolve during the United States revolutionary era. Long valued as a primary source for researchers and a trusted reference for military historians, this meticulous compilation anchors serious study while remaining vivid enough for the curious general reader and the classic literature collector. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, it connects modern readers directly to the voices and decisions that shaped America's age of sail warfare and the foundations of its sea power.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353604001
• ISBN13: 9789353604004
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"