The Naval History of the United States, Volume 1 by Willis J. Abbot is a historical survey of American naval affairs from early colonial times through the American Revolution. It covers buccaneers and pirates, expeditions against neighboring colonies, and the founding of the Continental Navy. It is worth listening to for its account of early sea battles and naval figures.
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Transcriber's note: Obvious printer's errors have been corrected, all other inconsistencies are as in the original. Author's spelling has been maintained. Accessibility: Expansions of abbreviations have been provided using the <abbr> tag, and changes in language are marked. Speech rendering will be improved if voices for the following languages are available: Fr. Spilling Grog on the "Constitution" Spilling Grog on the "Constitution" before Going into Action THE NAVAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES BY WILLIS J. ABBOT With Many Illustrations VOLUME ONE
New York: PETER FENELON COLLIER, PUBLISHER. Copyright, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1890 BY Dodd, Mead and Company All rights reserved CONTENTS. THE NAVAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. PART I. BLUE JACKETS OF '76. CHAPTER I. Early Exploits upon the Water.—Gallop's Battle With the Indians.—Buccaneers And Pirates.—Morgan and Blackbeard.—Capt. Kidd turns Pirate.—Downfall Of the Buccaneers' Power. CHAPTER II. Expeditions against Neighboring Colonies.— Romantic Career of Sir William Phipps.— Quelling a Mutiny.—Expeditions against Quebec. CHAPTER III.
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