The Naval History of the United States by Willis J. Abbott
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Title: The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 (of 2)
Author: Willis J. Abbot
Release Date: August 13, 2007 [EBook #22305]
Language: English
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[Illustration: Spilling Grog on the "Constitution" before Going into Action.]
THE NAVAL HISTORY
OF THE
UNITED STATES
BY
WILLIS J. ABBOT
With Many Illustrations
VOLUME ONE
NEW YORK: PETER FENELON COLLIER, PUBLISHER.
Copyright, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1890 By Dodd, Mead and Company
All rights reserved
CONTENTS.
THE NAVAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES.
PART I.
CHAPTER I.
Early Exploits upon the Water. -- Gallop's Battle with the Indians. -- Buccaneers and Pirate