Elijah Cobb. 1768-1848. A Cape Cod Skipper, by Elijah Cobb
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"Elijah Cobb. 1768-1848. A Cape Cod Skipper" is a fascinating 1925 publication by Yale University Press that brings to life the maritime adventures of Captain Elijah Cobb, a sea captain from Cape Cod. With a foreword by historian Ralph D. Paine, the book emphasizes the dominance of sailors in coastal New England during the Revolutionary era. Preserving Cobb's original spelling and expressions, readers are treated to an authentic depiction of 18th-century maritime life. Spanning 111 pages, the book is illustrated with black-and-white images and facsimiles that enrich the text. This work is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history and the unique experiences of sailors in that era."
No jacket. Mild foxing.
Yale University Press
Hardcover
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"Elijah Cobb. 1768-1848. A Cape Cod Skipper" is a fascinating 1925 publication by Yale University Press that brings to life the maritime adventures of Captain Elijah Cobb, a sea captain from Cape Cod. With a foreword by historian Ralph D. Paine, the book emphasizes the dominance of sailors in coastal New England during the Revolutionary era. Preserving Cobb's original spelling and expressions, readers are treated to an authentic depiction of 18th-century maritime life. Spanning 111 pages, the book is illustrated with black-and-white images and facsimiles that enrich the text. This work is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history and the unique experiences of sailors in that era."
No jacket. Mild foxing.
Yale University Press
Hardcover
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