The ships and sailors of old Salem : the record of a brilliant era of American…
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"The Ships and Sailors of Old Salem" by Ralph D. Paine is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the vibrant maritime history of Salem, Massachusetts, focusing on the golden era of American maritime achievement characterized by daring sailors and merchant vessels. Through various narratives derived from log books and sea journals, the text aims to celebrate the seafarers who navigated treacherous waters and opened up trade
routes across the globe. The opening of the book highlights the decline of the American merchant marine by the early 20th century, contrasting it with its past prominence and adventurous spirit. It reflects on the glory days when Salem ships dominated the seas with their skilled captains, who faced numerous threats, including piracy and adverse regulations, while pioneering overseas trade. As the text sets the stage, it emphasizes the unique contributions of Salem’s seafaring community and hints at the wealth of stories and records that will be explored throughout the chapters, ultimately aiming to restore the forgotten legacy of these brave maritime figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Paine, Ralph Delahaye, 1871-1925 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12022018 |
| Title | The ships and sailors of old Salem : the record of a brilliant era of American achievement |
| Edition | New edition |
| Original Publication | Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Co., 1912. |
| Note | First published as a serial in Outing Jan. 1908-Apr. 1909, under title Old Salem ships and sailors. |
| Credits | Bob Taylor, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | Ships -- Massachusetts -- Salem -- History |
| Subject | Sailors -- Massachusetts -- Salem -- History |
| Subject | Salem (Mass.) -- History |
| Subject | Salem (Mass.) -- History, Naval |
| Subject | Shipping -- Massachusetts -- Salem -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73759 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73759-1 |
| Release Date | Jun 2, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 864 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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