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 explores the naval history of the Province Galley of Massachusetts Bay, a ship that was commissioned by the Massachusetts Bay Colony to protect its coastline and trade routes from French privateers and pirates during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Province Galley's construction, crew, and voyages, as well as its role in the larger context of early American naval history. It also delves into the political and economic factors that led to the ship's creation and the challenges it faced in carrying out its mission. Tapley draws on primary sources such as colonial records, ship logs, and personal journals to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of the Province Galley's exploits. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in early American history, naval history, or the history of Massachusetts Bay Colony.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.