Author Description

""America's Maritime Progress"" is a historical non-fiction book written by George Weiss and published in 1920. The book explores the development of America's maritime industry, from its earliest days to the present time, highlighting the significant advances made in shipbuilding, navigation, and international trade. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the growth of the American merchant marine, detailing the challenges and triumphs of the industry over the years. The book also covers the impact of major events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and World War I on the maritime industry. Through vivid descriptions and detailed analysis, Weiss paints a vivid picture of the role of the maritime industry in shaping America's economic and political landscape. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American shipping and trade.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.