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Commodore Abraham Whipple of the Continental Navy - (New Perspectives on Maritime History and Nautical Archaeolog) by Sheldon S Cohen (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Abraham Whipple (1733-1819) commanded insurgents who destroyed HMS Gaspee in Narragansett Bay and helped direct the successful invasion of the Bahamas.
- About the Author: Sheldon S. Cohen, professor emeritus of history at Loyola University, Chicago, is author of numerous articles and books, including Yankee Sailors in British Gaols and British Supporters of the American Revolution, 1775-1783.
- 248 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Military
- Series Name: New Perspectives on Maritime History and Nautical Archaeolog
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Book Synopsis
Abraham Whipple (1733-1819) commanded insurgents who destroyed HMS Gaspee in Narragansett Bay and helped direct the successful invasion of the Bahamas. This little-known, yet intrepid and frequently successful Continental Navy officer contributed significantly to the War for Independence. An esteemed officer of the fleet, he spent his last years in frontier Ohio where he was respected and appealed to younger generations as a "representative of the Revolution." Sheldon Cohen's biography of Whipple presents a look inside the life of a Continental officer. He illustrates at a personal level the complexities of naval warfare, including Whipple's reliance on personal finances and family connections to outfit his ships and pay his crew. Cohen also reveals the commander's treatment as a British prisoner of war, and his eventual migration west, shedding light on experiences shared by many Revolutionary War veterans.About the Author
Sheldon S. Cohen, professor emeritus of history at Loyola University, Chicago, is author of numerous articles and books, including Yankee Sailors in British Gaols and British Supporters of the American Revolution, 1775-1783.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .58 Inches (D)
Weight: .84 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: New Perspectives on Maritime History and Nautical Archaeolog
Sub-Genre: Military
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Number of Pages: 248
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Format: Paperback
Author: Sheldon S Cohen
Language: English
Street Date: September 19, 2011
TCIN: 89576312
UPC: 9780813039787
Item Number (DPCI): 247-26-6031
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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