An Address: Before the Rhode Island Historical Society, in Providence, February 7, A. D., 1882 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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From diversified sources, scattered and often meagre materials, with patient labor and persistent effort I have collected the follow ing story of privateers and privateersmen of Rhode Island. The sources of information are papers in the Office Of the Sec retary of State, copies of commissions, papers connected with the administration of the admiralty jurisdiction (note records of notarial protests, merchants' account books, Old papers letters and newspapers. This information must be imper fect The list Of privateers must be especially imperfect, as there remains no record of the commissions issued, and nothing that at all approximates to a record, even of the doings of the courts of admiralty. My object has, however, been to save something from the existing fragments, that more than is now accessible to the general reader may be brought under his observation in reference to this important part of our local history. The effect of priva teering in our colonial wars, and the important part that it bore in our revolution has not been properly estimated. I have added in notes a reference to pirates, not because of any affinity be tween their vocations than that of privateersmen, and some thing of the several Canada expeditions and Of the capture of Louisburg, because those parts of our history ought to be preserved, and these events are not wholly disconnected with the subject of privateering, for commissions to privateers were sought at times to be used as a cover for piracy, and privateers acted an important part in some of the Canada expeditions. I have added a note to Show something of the effect of privateering upon the Slave trade. (see n. The author.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of Rhode Island privateers and privateersmen, a group of individuals who played a vital role in the state's maritime history during the colonial era. The author meticulously gathers information from a diverse array of sources, including official documents, personal letters, merchant ledgers, and even contemporary newspapers to reconstruct this largely forgotten chapter of the state's past. The book examines the motivations behind privateering, highlighting the role of patriotism, economic opportunity, and personal ambition. It explores the various conflicts in which Rhode Island privateers participated, from the Dutch-English wars of the mid-17th century to Queen Anne's War and the French and Indian War. The author vividly recounts thrilling tales of daring sea battles, shipwrecks, and daring exploits, offering insights into the social and economic impact of privateering on the state. By highlighting the courage, skill, and resourcefulness of Rhode Island privateersmen, the author not only brings to light a forgotten segment of the state's history but also explores the complexities of warfare and its impact on individuals and communities. Through detailed accounts of individual privateers, their ships, and their voyages, this book provides a rich and compelling narrative of a unique chapter in American maritime history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334468650_0
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