The first comprehensive study of naval operations involving North American squadrons in Nova Scotia waters, Frigates and Foremasts offers a masterful analysis of the motives behind the deployment of Royal Navy vessels between 1745 and 1815, and the navy?s role on the Western Atlantic. Interweaving historical analysis with vivid descriptions of pivotal events from the first siege of Louisbourg in 1745 to the end of the wars with the United States and France in 1815, Julian Gwyn illuminates the complex story of competing interests among the Admiralty, Navy Board, sea officers, and government officials on both sides of the Atlantic.
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- Includes bibliographical references and index
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- 359/.00941/09033
- Dewey Decimal Edition Number
- 22
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- Issued as part of the desLibris books collection
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- 9780774851848 0774809108
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- DA88
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- G95 2003eb
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- 1 electronic text (xiv, 206 p.)
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- Canada
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- (CaBNVSL)gtp00521799 (OCoLC)144078613 (CaOOCEL)404202
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Table of Contents
- Contents 8
- Tables, Maps, and Illustrations 10
- Preface 12
- 1 The Siege of Louisbourg and Its Aftermath, 1745-55 20
- 2 The Halifax Squadron in Peace and War, 1755-75 42
- 3 Naval War with Rebel America, 1775-83 70
- 4 Short Peace and Long War, 1783-1807 96
- 5 Preying on American Commerce, 1793-1812 128
- 6 Maritime War with the United States, 1812-15 143
- 7 Conclusion and Epilogue 168
- Notes 173
- Glossary 201
- A 201
- B 201
- C 201
- D 202
- E 202
- F 202
- G 202
- H 202
- I 202
- L 202
- M 202
- N 202
- P 203
- Q 203
- S 203
- T 203
- U 203
- V 203
- W 203
- Y 203
- Bibliography 204
- Index 214
- A 214
- B 214
- C 214
- D 215
- E 215
- F 215
- G 215
- H 216
- I 216
- J 216
- K 216
- L 216
- M 217
- N 217
- P 218
- Q 218
- R 218
- S 218
- T 221
- U 221
- V 221
- W 221
- Y 221