A Naval History of the American Revolution

Tracing naval events during the American Revolution, Allen discusses naval administration and organization, Washington's fleet, the New Providence expedition, battles at Lake Champlain, the Penobscot expedition, operations in the British Isles, foreign relations, and specific operations in each year. He recounts what occurred at the end of the war, the experiences of prisoners, and naval conditions. The book is a reprint from 1913, originally published in two volumes by Houghton Mifflin in Boston and New York. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)