Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution [Hardcover]

Eric Jay Dolin, the author of several books on early American seafaring, believes that these privateers have received short shrift in other histories of the Revolution. His thoroughly researched, engagingly written The author makes this solid work of scholarship the sort of book that starts a young persons love of reading and interest in history. Dolin never loses the reader in his clear and concise prose. Dolins valuable achievement in recognizing and honoring these sailors oft-ignored contributions to American independence more fully fleshes out American naval history. Scholars and general readers will enhance their knowledge of an often-neglected yet essential aspect of Revolutionary War history with Dolins cogent, absorbing, thoroughly researched account. The bestselling maritime historian returns with a study of privateering activity during the Revolutionary War and its role in bolstering the Colonial cause . . . In this exciting narrative, Dolin, a 2020 Kirkus Prize finalist for [A] spirited account . . . The books greatest strength are the up-close portraits of the sailors themselves . . . This is a well-researched and thoroughly entertaining tribute to men who stepped forward and risked their lives to help make [the United States] a reality.' Eric Jay Dolin is an excellent writer, straightforward with a style that keeps the book moving while thoroughly engaging the reader. There may be no better read for an American Revolution history lover this summer than Eric Jay Dolins latest A compelling tale of patriots whose bravery was integral to Americas victory in the War of Independence, Most naval history focuses on battles between national fleets, and so the swaggering history of the Revolutions American privateers may have sailed past some readers. Eric Jay Dolins comprehensive effort helps correct that oversight. . . . [ Eric Dolin majestically rectifies the oversight that the official canon of naval history in Britain and the United States l³'