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Ocean Steam Navigation and the Ocean Post

Enriched edition. Revolutionizing Global Commerce and Communication in the 19th Century: A Comprehensive Exploration of Ocean Steam Navigation

by Thomas Rainey, Quentin Sharp ...

In "Ocean Steam Navigation and the Ocean Post," Thomas Rainey explores the transformative impact of steam-powered maritime technology on global trade networks in the 19th century. Rainey's meticulous research encapsulates the technological innovations of the era, weaving together an engaging narrative that highlights the intersection of engineering and commerce. Through a combination of historical ... Read more

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In "Ocean Steam Navigation and the Ocean Post," Thomas Rainey explores the transformative impact of steam-powered maritime technology on global trade networks in the 19th century. Rainey's meticulous research encapsulates the technological innovations of the era, weaving together an engaging narrative that highlights the intersection of engineering and commerce. Through a combination of historical
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Ocean Steam Navigation and the Ocean Post

by Thomas Rainey ...

Ocean Steam Navigation and the Ocean Post is a comprehensive historical treatise authored by Thomas Rainey, first published in 1858. The book delves into the transformative era of steam-powered transatlantic travel, chronicling the evolution of ocean steam navigation from its earliest experiments to its establishment as a reliable and essential mode of international communication and commerce. ... Read more

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Ocean Steam Navigation and the Ocean Post is a comprehensive historical treatise authored by Thomas Rainey, first published in 1858. The book delves into the transformative era of steam-powered transatlantic travel, chronicling the evolution of ocean steam navigation from its earliest experiments to its establishment as a reliable and essential mode of international communication and commerce.
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Black Rebellion

Eyewitness Accounts of Major Slave Revolts

by Dr. Sujan Dass ...

A collection of historical literature documenting major slave revolts and uprisings throughout the Americas.Who will tell the stories of those who refused to be slaves? The Atlantic slave trade transported millions of humans from the coasts of West Africa into the New World, stripping them of their dignity, freedom, language and culture. The accepted notion is that these Blacks willingly submitted ... Read more

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A collection of historical literature documenting major slave revolts and uprisings throughout the Americas.Who will tell the stories of those who refused to be slaves? The Atlantic slave trade transported millions of humans from the coasts of West Africa into the New World, stripping them of their dignity, freedom, language and culture. The accepted notion is that these Blacks willingly submitted
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In the Forests of Freedom

The Fighting Maroons of Dominica

by Lennox Honychurch ...

The Maroons (escaped slaves) of Jamaica are famous. Not so the Maroons of another Caribbean island - Dominica, also a former British colony. Dominica's Maroons once controlled much of this wild and mountainous island but few details of their story of resistance and ultimate defeat have been known - until now. Written by Dominica's leading historian, In the Forests of Freedom is a stirring account ... Read more

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The Maroons (escaped slaves) of Jamaica are famous. Not so the Maroons of another Caribbean island - Dominica, also a former British colony. Dominica's Maroons once controlled much of this wild and mountainous island but few details of their story of resistance and ultimate defeat have been known - until now. Written by Dominica's leading historian, In the Forests of Freedom is a stirring account
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Ralegh's Pirate Colony in America

The Lost Settlement of Roanoke 1584-1590

by Phil Jones ...

The lost colony of Roanoke Island, North Carolina, was England's first experiment in civilian empire building and the first attempt at peaceful co-existence between Native Americans and the English. It disappeared without trace, defeating intense efforts to find it. One hundred and twelve men, women, and children were abandoned there. The only man to risk his life in the battle to get relief ... Read more

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The lost colony of Roanoke Island, North Carolina, was England's first experiment in civilian empire building and the first attempt at peaceful co-existence between Native Americans and the English. It disappeared without trace, defeating intense efforts to find it. One hundred and twelve men, women, and children were abandoned there. The only man to risk his life in the battle to get relief
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The Secret Service of the Confederate States in Europe

or, How the Confederate Cruisers Were Equipped

by James D. Bulloch ...

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At the outbreak of the Civil War, Jefferson Davis sent merchant marine James D. Bulloch to Europe to clandestinely acquire arms and ships for the Confederate navy. His first stop was Britain, a country hedging its bets on who would win the War Between the States and willing to secretly provide the Confederacy with the naval technology to fight the Union on the high seas. Bulloch's mission ... Read more

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At the outbreak of the Civil War, Jefferson Davis sent merchant marine James D. Bulloch to Europe to clandestinely acquire arms and ships for the Confederate navy. His first stop was Britain, a country hedging its bets on who would win the War Between the States and willing to secretly provide the Confederacy with the naval technology to fight the Union on the high seas. Bulloch's mission
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Panama: A Personal Record of Forty-Six Years, 1861-1907

by Tracy Robinson ...

"Robinson started with the Panama Railroad and saw the Canal from start to finish." -Lincoln Review (1982)"A charming chronicler of the events of a lifetime on the Isthmus." - Panama and the canal in picture and prose (1913)"Wonderfully interesting book." - The Instructor (1913)"Probably no man knows more about Panama from personal experience than Tracy Robinson." - The Independent (1908)"After ... Read more

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"Robinson started with the Panama Railroad and saw the Canal from start to finish." -Lincoln Review (1982)"A charming chronicler of the events of a lifetime on the Isthmus." - Panama and the canal in picture and prose (1913)"Wonderfully interesting book." - The Instructor (1913)"Probably no man knows more about Panama from personal experience than Tracy Robinson." - The Independent (1908)"After
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The War of Independence

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Revolutionary Epoch: Insights into the War for Independence

by John Fiske, Dorian Ellsworth ...

In "The War of Independence," John Fiske presents a detailed and nuanced analysis of the American Revolution, intertwining historical narrative with philosophical reflection. Fiske's literary style is characterized by eloquence and clarity, making complex historical events accessible to both scholarly and general audiences. He situates the conflict within the broader context of Enlightenment ... Read more

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In "The War of Independence," John Fiske presents a detailed and nuanced analysis of the American Revolution, intertwining historical narrative with philosophical reflection. Fiske's literary style is characterized by eloquence and clarity, making complex historical events accessible to both scholarly and general audiences. He situates the conflict within the broader context of Enlightenment
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The Story of the Atlantic Telegraph

by Henry Martyn Field ...

THE BARRIER OF THE SEA. When Columbus sailed from the shores of Spain, it was not in search of a New World, but only to find a nearer path to the East. He sought a western passage to India. He had adopted a traditionary belief that the earth was round; but he did not once dream of another continent than the three which had been the ancient abodes of the human race—Europe, Asia, and Africa. All the ... Read more

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THE BARRIER OF THE SEA. When Columbus sailed from the shores of Spain, it was not in search of a New World, but only to find a nearer path to the East. He sought a western passage to India. He had adopted a traditionary belief that the earth was round; but he did not once dream of another continent than the three which had been the ancient abodes of the human race—Europe, Asia, and Africa. All the
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The History of Jamaica

From its Discovery by Christopher Columbus to the Year 1872

by William James Gardner ...

This systematic history of Jamaica was written after the abolition of slavery by a man imbued with a sense of 18th-century liberalism. It is based on public records and archives, and the mass of pamphlet literature which had been published over the years. ... Read more

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This systematic history of Jamaica was written after the abolition of slavery by a man imbued with a sense of 18th-century liberalism. It is based on public records and archives, and the mass of pamphlet literature which had been published over the years.
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On the Edge of History

by Joe Abdo ...

The Dabney family from Boston settled on the island of Faial in the Azores during the 19th century and quickly became involved in the political, literary, intellectual and religious changes taking place in Europe and America. This book provides a glimpse of their life and significant influence on 19th-century history at the crossroads of the Atlantic. ... Read more

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The Dabney family from Boston settled on the island of Faial in the Azores during the 19th century and quickly became involved in the political, literary, intellectual and religious changes taking place in Europe and America. This book provides a glimpse of their life and significant influence on 19th-century history at the crossroads of the Atlantic.
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War and Trade in the West Indies

by Richard Pares ...

First published in 1963. This volume is an historical look at the succession of war and trade of the West Indies from 1739 to 1763, combining law, politics, narrative and the structure of the society. ... Read more

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First published in 1963. This volume is an historical look at the succession of war and trade of the West Indies from 1739 to 1763, combining law, politics, narrative and the structure of the society.
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