The Naval History of the United States

Abbot's fighting history of the American navy — privateers and frigates, the Bon Homme Richard and the Constitution, told battle by battle with the smoke still in the rigging.

Opening of the American Revolution. - The

4 pages in this part of The Naval History of the United States.

Opening of the American Revolution. - The

T is unnecessary to enter into an account of the causes that led up to the revolt of the American Colonies against the oppression of King…

Opening of the American Revolution. - The: Newport

Between Providence and Newport, illicit trade flourished; and the waters of Narragansett Bay were dotted with the sail of small craft…

Opening of the American Revolution. - The: Maidstone

Sullenly the men came aft, and ranged themselves in line before the boarding-officers. Each feared lest he might be one of those chosen to…

Opening of the American Revolution. - The: Liberty

It is noticeable, that, in each outbreak of the people of Newport against the authority of the king's vessels, the vigor of the resistance…

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