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 by George Coggeshall is a comprehensive account of the role of privateers and letters of marque in American naval history. The book traces the history of privateering in America from the colonial era to the War of 1812 and beyond. It details the legal and economic aspects of privateering, including the issuance of letters of marque by the government and the financing of privateer vessels by private investors.The book also includes vivid descriptions of several naval battles between American and British ships of war, including the famous engagement between the USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere. Coggeshall draws on primary sources such as letters, diaries, and official reports to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of these battles.Overall, A History of American Privateers and Letters of Marque Interspersed with Several Naval Battles Between American and British Ships of War is an essential read for anyone interested in American naval history, privateering, and the War of 1812.1856. 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.