Faye Kert: 2 books
Trimming Yankee Sails
Pirates and Privateers of New Brunswick
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2011
The word "pirate" conjures up many Hollywood images, but Trimming Yankee Sails by Faye Kert paints a very different picture. Covering the Atlantic coast from Cape Breton Island, Halifax, and Saint John to the east coast of the United States down to the Virginias, this insightful book offers...
Privateering
Patriots and Profits in the War of 1812
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2015
During the War of 1812, most clashes on the high seas involved privately owned merchant ships, not official naval vessels. Licensed by their home governments and considered key weapons of maritime warfare, these ships were authorized to attack and seize enemy traders. Once the prizes were legally...