Pirates on the Mississippi: The Story of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Louisiana 1805 - 1812
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (789 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1490965246 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 104 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
During those periods for which the log sheets are missing or were not recorded, the Louisiana’s activities were reconstructed from newspaper reports of the day, and the correspondence between the cutter’s captains and government officials responsible for its operation. Pirates on the Mississippi is the story of the Revenue Cutter Louisiana, the first armed vessel of the United States to be stationed in the Territory of Orleans following the Louisiana Purchase. The Louisiana’s story is made th
William Creedle said Well written, Meticulously researched. This is a niche subject to be sure, but if you find this kind of Americana interesting (as I do), it is well written and meticulously researched. It covers one ship during an interesting time.