Pirates and Patriots of the Revolution
by Keith C. Wilbur, MD
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An illustrated source book of life aboard a Revolutionary privateer ship. Vividly depicts the vessels, clothing, gear, weaponry and victuals of the Yankee privateersmen. Soft bound, 8-1/2 x 11 format, 96 pages, line drawings throughout.
The Table of Contents includes the following:- Where To Find Relics Illustrated In This Book
- Foreword
- The Colonials Arm Their Vessels
- Midget Privateersmen - Whaleboats And Other "Spider Catchers"
- Hulls For Speed And Maneuver
- How The Hulls Were Built
- Forming And Installing The Great Spars
- Ropes, Ratlines And Gear
- How The Ships Were Rigged
- Sails And Sail Riggings
- Privateering - A Respected Business Enterprise
- The Typical Crew Member
- Putting Out To Sea
- The Ship's Cannons
- Life On The High Seas
- Colors And Signals
- Identifying The Enemy
- Navigation
- Chase Decisions
- Battle At Sea
- The Captured Privateersmen
- Privateering Engagements Ashore And In Harbors
- How The Ships Were Scraped And Refitted
- Prize Disposals And Pay-Offs
- Index
ISBN: 0-87106-866-4
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