A History of American Privateers and Letters of Marque Interspersed with Several Naval Battles Between American and British Ships of War

""A History of American Privateers and Letters of Marque Interspersed with Several Naval Battles Between American and British Ships of War"" is a book written by George Coggeshall that explores the history of American privateers and their role in naval battles between American and British ships during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is filled with stories of daring raids, heroic battles, and the colorful characters who made up the privateer crews. It also includes letters of marque, which were official documents issued by governments authorizing private ships to attack and capture enemy vessels. The book provides a detailed account of the tactics used by privateers, their successes and failures, and the impact they had on the outcome of the wars. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in naval history, piracy, or the American Revolution.1856. In One Volume, Illustrated. George Coggeshall had a long and often adventurous seagoing career, during which he kept detailed journals. Upon his retirement he mined material from his journals and produced several books of seafaring memoirs. Of his writing style it has been said that Coggeshall wrote a clear, terse, seamanly English flavored with a dash of quiet elegance. His strength lies in his details.; his best writing, in fact, can stand comparison with the novels of Daniel Defoe. In this volume Coggeshall remembers the ships and commandeers that sailed from our ports during the war.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.