| Description |
iv, 307 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [297]-298) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The enforcement crisis -- The rebels under sail -- Naval administration -- The art of war at sea -- Sea officers -- The Continental Navy -- Warships -- Cannon and powder -- George Washington's private navy -- The invasion of New York -- Whaleboat warriors and bateaux battalions -- Invoking Poseidon -- The French alliance -- Prisoners of war -- Epilogue -- Appendix 1 : Important vessels and commanders belonging to the North American Squadron during the Enforcement Crisis, 1764-1767 -- Appendix 2 : Disposition of the Royal Navy on the North American Station, January 1775 -- Appendix 3 : 1794 Admiralty List of Vessels of War in service or built before 1783 -- Maps -- Notes -- Selected bibliography -- Index. |
| Subject |
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Naval operations.
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United States. Continental Navy -- History.
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Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
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| ISBN |
0275989070 (alk. paper) |
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9780275989071 (alk. paper) |
| Standard No. |
YDXCP 2436361 |
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AU@ 000040669567 |
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