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John Barry : an American hero in the age of sail
- Title
- John Barry : an American hero in the age of sail / Tim McGrath.
- Author
- McGrath, Tim.
- Publication
- Yardley, Pa. : Westholme, c2010.
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Details
- Description
- xv, 621 p. : ill., maps; 25 cm.
- Summary
- Brave and ambitious, Barry ascended the ratlines to become a successful merchant captain at a young age, commanding the most prestigious ship in the colonies. During the War for Independence, he faced down broadsides, mutinies, and even a fleet of icebergs. With peace came a historic voyage to China, where Barry helped open trade with that reclusive empire.
- Alternative Title
- American hero in the age of sail.
- Subjects
- Note
- Includes maps on lining papers.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [515]-595) and index.
- Contents
- Out of Ireland -- Storms -- The Lexington -- Battle -- Independence -- Low tide -- Vindication -- The Raleigh -- Privateer and judge -- Mutiny -- Atalanta and Trepassey -- Refitting -- Shoals -- The Alliance -- In irons -- The Asia -- The China trade -- First among captains -- The United States -- Quasi-war -- Crossing the bar.
- Call Number
- JFE 10-4979
- ISBN
- 9781594161049
- 1594161046
- OCLC
- 495778699
- Author
- McGrath, Tim.
- Title
- John Barry : an American hero in the age of sail / Tim McGrath.
- Imprint
- Yardley, Pa. : Westholme, c2010.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [515]-595) and index.
- Research Call Number
- JFE 10-4979