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A chronological narrative of seafaring from colonial times through the Revolutionary era examines encounters with buccaneers and pirates, colonial expeditions against French and Spanish possessions, and the gradual formation of a national navy. It recounts raids, convoy actions, coastal fights, notable cruises and mutinies, and profiles leading sea captains and their ships. Detailed battle accounts, including famous single-ship engagements and shipboard conditions, illuminate tactics, logistics, and the evolution of naval practices and American maritime identity.
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