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 Province Galley, a ship that played a significant role in the early naval history of America. The Province Galley was commissioned by the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1694 to protect the colony's trade routes and fisheries from pirates and privateers. The book provides a detailed account of the ship's construction, crew, and missions, as well as its interactions with other ships and naval powers of the time. The author draws on primary sources such as ship logs, journals, and official records to provide an accurate and engaging narrative of this important period in American naval history. The book also sheds light on the social and economic conditions of the time and the role that the Province Galley played in protecting the interests of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Overall, The Province Galley of Massachusetts Bay, 1694-1716 is an informative and well-researched book that will appeal to history buffs and anyone interested in the early naval history of America.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.