Publisher's Synopsis
""Our Navy And The Barbary Corsairs"" is a historical book written by Gardner W. Allen. This large print edition is perfect for readers who prefer a larger font size. The book details the history of the United States Navy's battles against the Barbary Corsairs, who were pirates and privateers operating in the Mediterranean Sea during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The author provides an in-depth look at the political and economic factors that led to the conflicts, as well as the naval strategies and tactics used by both sides. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the battles and their locations. Overall, ""Our Navy And The Barbary Corsairs"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in naval history or the history of piracy.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) A Study Of The Events Of A Forty-Year Period From 1778 To 1818, Showing How The United States Managed To Build A Navy With Such Ships As The George Washington, Philadelphia, Constellation, Constitution, And Others, And Eventually Defeat The Depredations Of The Barbary Pirates In Battles At Tripoli And Algiers Under Bainbridge, Prebel, Porter And Decatur.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.
