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Patriot Pirates: The Privateer War for Freedom and Fortune in the American Revolution

by Robert H. Patton

In this lively narrative history, Robert H. Patton, grandson of the World War II battlefield legend, tells a sweeping tale of courage, capitalism, naval warfare, and international political intrigue set on the high seas during the American Revolution. Patriot Pirates highlights the obscure but pivotal role played by colonial privateers in defeating Britain i

Publisher

Vintage Books USA

Publication date

2009

Format

Print edition

Pages

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ISBN

9780307390554