Our Merchant Marine How It Rose, Increased, Became Great, Declined And Decayed (1882)

""Our Merchant Marine: How It Rose, Increased, Became Great, Declined And Decayed"" is a historical non-fiction book written by David Ames Wells and first published in 1882. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of the American merchant marine industry, tracing its rise from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most powerful and prosperous industries in the world. The author explores the factors that contributed to the growth of the merchant marine, including government policies, technological advancements, and the role of private enterprise. He also delves into the challenges faced by the industry, such as competition from foreign nations and the impact of the Civil War. Ultimately, the book concludes with an analysis of the decline of the American merchant marine and the reasons behind its decay. Through meticulous research and detailed analysis, Wells provides a fascinating insight into the history of one of America's most important industries.With An Inquiry Into The Conditions Essential To Its Resuscitation And Future Prosperity.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.