1899 American Privateers 1st/1st History Maritime REVOLUTIONARY War of 1812 Navy
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1899 American Privateers 1st/1st History Maritime REVOLUTIONARY War of 1812 Navy
“A History of American Privateers” by Edgar Stanton Maclay offers an examination of the pivotal role played by American privateers in the nations early maritime conflicts, particularly the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Maclay seeks to shift the popular narrative that emphasizes land forces, highlighting instead how privateers significantly outnumbered and outgunned the government navy, capturing numerous British vessels and providing substantial financial contributions to the war efforts. Maclay delves into the psychological and strategic impacts on the British, showcasing how the disruptive presence of American privateers raised insurance rates, forced warship escorts for merchant vessels, and created scarcity and high prices within British territories. Maclay reflects on the transformations in British naval strategies post-War of 1812, with the acknowledgment of American naval prowess leading to changes in ship design and naval practices. Despite acknowledging the obsolescence of traditional privateering, Maclay highlights the long-lasting influence of American maritime forces on naval warfare and political strategies.
Item number: #41542
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MACLAY, Edgar Stanton
A History of American Privateers
New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1899. First Edition. First Printing.
Details:
Collation: Complete
xl, 519, [1]
37 engravings
15 full-page plates (including frontispiece)
22 in-text engravings and maps
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Dark blue cloth
Size: ~8.75in X 6.25in (22.5cm x 16cm)
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“A History of American Privateers” by Edgar Stanton Maclay offers an examination of the pivotal role played by American privateers in the nations early maritime conflicts, particularly the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Maclay seeks to shift the popular narrative that emphasizes land forces, highlighting instead how privateers significantly outnumbered and outgunned the government navy, capturing numerous British vessels and providing substantial financial contributions to the war efforts. Maclay delves into the psychological and strategic impacts on the British, showcasing how the disruptive presence of American privateers raised insurance rates, forced warship escorts for merchant vessels, and created scarcity and high prices within British territories. Maclay reflects on the transformations in British naval strategies post-War of 1812, with the acknowledgment of American naval prowess leading to changes in ship design and naval practices. Despite acknowledging the obsolescence of traditional privateering, Maclay highlights the long-lasting influence of American maritime forces on naval warfare and political strategies.
Item number: #41542
Price: $499
MACLAY, Edgar Stanton
A History of American Privateers
New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1899. First Edition. First Printing.
Details:
Collation: Complete
xl, 519, [1]
37 engravings
15 full-page plates (including frontispiece)
22 in-text engravings and maps
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Dark blue cloth
Size: ~8.75in X 6.25in (22.5cm x 16cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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1899 American Privateers 1st/1st History Maritime REVOLUTIONARY War of 1812 Navy
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