The Province Galley Of Massachusetts Bay, 1694-1716

The Province Galley of Massachusetts Bay, 1694-1716: A Chapter of Early American Naval History is a historical book written by Harriet Silvester Tapley and published in 1922. The book focuses on the history of the Province Galley, a naval vessel that was commissioned by the colonial government of Massachusetts Bay in the late 17th century.Tapley provides a detailed account of the construction, outfitting, and deployment of the Province Galley, as well as its role in protecting the Massachusetts Bay colony from French and Indian attacks during the early 18th century. The book also delves into the political and economic factors that influenced the decision to build and maintain a naval presence in the region.Throughout the book, Tapley draws on primary sources such as colonial documents, naval records, and personal letters to provide a rich and nuanced understanding of the Province Galley and its place in early American naval history. The book is an important contribution to the study of colonial America and the development of the American navy.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.