The history of shipping in America, as traditionally recounted, is based
primarily on the fortunes of the American merchant marine. This book
offers a global perspective and considers oceanic shipping and
domestic shipping along America's coasts and inland waterways, with
explanations of the forces that influenced the way of the ship. The
result is an eye-opening look at American maritime history and the ways
it helped shaped the nation's history. It features beautiful color
images of paintings by today's premier marine artist, John Stobart.