Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors - Tales of 1812

This vintage book is authentic tales of nineteenth-century seafaring adventures and experiences. These exciting stories will appeal to those with an interest in maritime history and would prove invaluable for research purposes. Contents include: "e;Allen, of the Chesapeake"e;, "e;Reuben James, Able Seaman"e;, "e;the Man behind the Times"e;, "e;The Coward"e;, "e;The Scapegoat"e;, "e;The Loss of the Vixen"e;, "e;In the Harbor of Fayal"e;, "e;The Escape of Symington"e;, "e;The Narragansett"e;, "e;Fighting Stewart"e;, "e;Two Duels"e;, "e;Dartmoor"e;, "e;The Rival Life-Savers"e;, and "e;Random Adventures"e;. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing "e;Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors - Tales Of 1812"e; now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing. This book was first published in 1897.