Publisher's Synopsis
American Marine: The Shipping Question In History And Politics is a book written by William Wallace Bates and published in 1892. The book is a comprehensive study of the shipping industry in America, tracing its history from colonial times to the late 19th century. Bates explores the political and economic factors that have shaped the industry over the years, including the role of government policies and the influence of foreign competition. He also discusses the challenges faced by American shipbuilders and the efforts made to promote American shipping abroad. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American shipping and the role it has played in the country's development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.