Letters And Papers Relating To The Cruises Of Gustavus Conyngham: A Captain Of The Continental Navy 1777-1779 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162978086)

""Letters and Papers Relating to the Cruises of Gustavus Conyngham: A Captain of the Continental Navy 1777-1779"" is a historical book by Robert Wilden Neeser. The book is a compilation of letters and papers that document the naval cruises of Gustavus Conyngham, a captain in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. The book provides a detailed account of Conyngham's naval exploits, including his capture of British ships and his daring escapes from enemy vessels. The letters and papers also shed light on the challenges faced by the Continental Navy during the war, including the shortage of resources and the difficulty of maintaining a fleet in the face of British naval superiority. Overall, ""Letters and Papers Relating to the Cruises of Gustavus Conyngham"" is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique perspective on the American Revolution and the role played by the Continental Navy in securing American independence.This scarce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.

Author: Robert Wilden Neeser
ISBN-10: 1162978082
ISBN-13: 9781162978086
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d