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John Barry : an American hero in the age of sail

Brave and ambitious, Barry ascended the ratlines to become a successful merchant captain at a young age, commanding the most prestigious ship in the colonies. During the War for Independence, he faced down broadsides, mutinies, and even a fleet of icebergs. With peace came a historic voyage to China...

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Main Author: McGrath, Tim.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Yardley, Pa. : Westholme, c2010.
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Barry, John, > 1745-1803.
United States. > Continental Navy > Biography.
United States. > Navy > Biography.
United States. > Navy > History > Revolution, 1775-1783.
Ship captains > United States > Biography.
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Naval operations.
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Call Number: E 207 .B2 M345 2010
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