Project Gutenberg 2005-04-18 Public domain in the USA. 360 Abbot, Willis J. (Willis John) 1863 1934 Abbot, Willis John Abbott, Willis John Abbott, Willis J. American Merchant Ships and Sailors New York Dodd, Mead & Company The Caxton Press New York. 1902 E-text prepared by Jason Isbell, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "American Merchant Ships and Sailors" by Willis J. Abbot is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the rich maritime history of the United States, particularly focusing on shipbuilding, the evolution of the American sailor, and the crucial role of maritime trade in the nation's development. Through detailed narratives and illustrations, it highlights the adventures and hardships faced by early American seafarers and shipbuilders, ultimately portraying a fascinating era of exploration and commerce. The opening of this work sets the stage by reflecting on the decline of the American sailor at the turn of the 20th century and the significance of maritime activities in the nation's formative years. Abbot discusses the pioneering spirit that drove early Americans to sea, detailing the transition from wooden sailing ships to the emergence of steam-powered vessels. He explores the foundational role of New England in shipbuilding, the evolution of maritime trade, and the challenges posed by competitive and often hostile sea conditions. The chapter serves to frame the story of American maritime history, showcasing not just the technology of shipbuilding but also the human stories of adventure, risk, and resilience that characterized this important facet of American heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Merchant marine -- United States -- History VK Text Category: History - American 727689 2025-07-07T03:41:42.561725 text/html 737158 2020-12-14T10:03:28 text/html 11128249 2025-07-07T03:42:03.377627 application/epub+zip 11118900 2025-07-07T03:41:49.055672 application/epub+zip 354358 2025-07-07T03:41:43.370682 application/epub+zip 16279091 2025-07-07T03:42:10.752606 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 16224144 2025-07-07T03:41:56.763628 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 488867 2022-09-07T22:54:54.248829 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 668132 2025-07-07T03:41:41.438769 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 667787 2020-12-14T10:03:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 667816 2020-12-14T10:03:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20889 2025-07-07T03:42:10.935536 application/rdf+xml 29585 2025-07-07T03:41:43.477670 image/jpeg 4424 2025-07-07T03:41:43.429677 image/jpeg 260599 2020-12-14T10:03:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 11155286 2020-12-14T10:03:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 260527 2020-12-14T10:03:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 10365565 2025-07-07T03:41:42.881693 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia