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The Maritime History of Massachusetts

by Samuel Eliot Morison
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025828497
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 518
  • Original Price: USD 27.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 717 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): United States / State & Local / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)

"The Maritime History of Massachusetts" is a definitive chronicle of the seafaring spirit that shaped the American Northeast. Samuel Eliot Morison traces the evolution of a people who turned to the ocean for their livelihood and identity, covering the period from the arrival of the Pilgrims through the mid-nineteenth century. The narrative explores the development of early colonial fishing, the burgeoning trade with the West Indies and Europe, and the adventurous expeditions of the China trade.

The work highlights the ingenuity of shipbuilders and the grit of mariners who navigated the treacherous waters of the Atlantic and beyond. Detailed accounts of the whaling industry and the majestic age of the clipper ships provide a vivid portrait of a maritime empire at its zenith. More than just a record of dates and vessels, "The Maritime History of Massachusetts" examines the social and economic impact of the sea on the culture and prosperity of the region. This classic historical study offers deep insights into the nautical traditions and commercial enterprises that laid the foundations for American economic power.

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