| Author |
Cobb, Elijah, 1768-1848 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Paine, Ralph Delahaye, 1871-1925 |
| LoC No. |
25023063
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| Title |
Elijah Cobb : 1768-1848 a Cape Cod skipper
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| Original Publication |
New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1925.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Carol Brown, Steve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Elijah Cobb: 1768-1848 a Cape Cod Skipper" by Elijah Cobb is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the life and maritime adventures of Captain Elijah Cobb, a typical New England shipmaster of the late 18th and early 19th century, portraying his experiences against the backdrop of American seafaring history. The narrative highlights both personal and professional challenges faced by Cobb as he navigates the treacherous waters of a world dominated by international conflicts and evolving trade dynamics. The opening of the book introduces Captain Elijah Cobb as a skilled and resilient seafarer, beginning with a foreshadowing of his future in maritime trade after a challenging childhood marked by loss and poverty. It recounts his early days at sea, highlighting his first voyage as a cook and cabin boy, followed by tales of trade with the West Indies, navigating perilous waters filled with pirates, and his encounters in a politically charged European landscape during the French Revolution. The narrative captures Cobb's determination, adaptability, and resourceful spirit, setting the stage for a captivating exploration of a life defined by adventure on the high seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F001: United States local history: New England
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| Subject |
Cobb, Elijah, 1768-1848
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| Subject |
Ship captains -- Massachusetts -- Biography
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- 1783-1815
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71624 |
| Release Date |
Sep 12, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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