A history of American privateers. (reprint, 1899).0945726635 A history of American American, river, 30 mi (48 km) long, rising in N central Calif. in the Sierra Nevada and flowing SW into the Sacramento River at Sacramento. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill (see Sutter, John Augustus) along the river in 1848 led to the California gold rush of privateers. (reprint reprint An individually bound copy of an article in a journal or science communication , 1899) Maclay, Edgar Stanton Stanton, city (1990 pop. 30,491), Orange co., SW Calif., SW of Anaheim; inc. 1956. The city's population grew rapidly in the late 20th century. Manufactures include electrical and electronic goods, signs, computer equipment, building materials, and plastics. . Scholar's Bookshelf 2005 519 pages $29.95 Paperback E182 In the two US wars again Britain Britain (brĭt`ən), alternate term for Great Britain, comprised of England, Scotland, and Wales. Often used synonymously with the United Kingdom, the name Britain is derived from Britannia, , says Maclay, many American captains assumed command of privateers--craft armed by private enterprise--and rendered important services of national importance while clearing a handsome profit. Not only did captains leave the Navy for the lucrative private pirating, but many who started careers commanding privateers later became famous Naval captains. He covers the War of Independence and the War of 1812 in turn, and concludes that the practice was not pursued during the war against France or the US Civil War. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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