John Barry
Subtitle: an American hero in the Age of Sail
By: Tim McGrath
Publisher: Westholme
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Yardley, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 621
ISBN-13: 9781594161049
Subjects: Ship captains; United States. Continental Navy; United States; Naval operations; United States. Navy; Biography; History
Other titles: American hero in the age of sail
Description: 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, where Barry helped open trade with that reclusive empire.
Notes: Maps on lining papers.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [515]-595) and index.
Table of contents: title: Out of Ireland; title: Storms; title: The Lexington; title: Battle; title: Independence; title: Low tide; title: Vindication; title: The Raleigh; title: Privateer and judge; title: Mutiny; title: Atalanta and Trepassey; title: Refitting; title: Shoals; title: The Alliance; title: In irons; title: The Asia; title: The China trade; title: First among captains; title: The United States; title: Quasi-war; title: Crossing the bar.