Pirates & Patriots of the Revolution

Pirates & Patriots of the Revolution - Paperback

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Pirates & Patriots of the Revolution - Paperback

Pirates & Patriots of the Revolution - Paperback

by C. Keith Wilbur
$14.95
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by C. Keith Wilbur (Author)

Discover the how 2,000 privately armed Yankee vessels captured 16 British warships and almost 3,000 merchantmen during the Revolution.

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America's legalized pirates plundered on the high seas to win freedom for their country and a fortune for themselves. Discover the little know story of how 2,000 privately armed Yankee vessels captured sixteen British warships and almost 3,000 merchantmen during the Revolution. This makeshift civilian navy crippled British commerce, seized crucial supplies for Washington's army, and earned $50 million for its owners and crew.

Number of Pages: 96
Dimensions: 0.35 x 10.96 x 8.27 IN
Publication Date: August 01, 1984
ISBN9780871068668
Author C. Keith Wilbur
PublisherGlobe Pequot Publishing
GenreHistory
FormatPaperback
PublishedAugust 1984
LanguageENG- English
Pages96
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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