Give Me a Fast Ship: The Continental Navy and America’s Revolution at Sea
Written by: Tim McGrath

Time and time again the story of the Continental Army has been told. Farmers and tradesmen rose up to fight one of the most powerful empires in existence.One story that does not always get its fair share of space is that of the Continental Navy, a handful of ships against what was in no doubt the largest and most powerful navy in the world. With just a handful of ships these me were able to make a stand and show Britain that even though they ruled the seas, ruling America would be a little more difficult.

That is the story told by the author in this fantastic book that takes you through the birth of the American Navy and brings you tales of heroism and sacrifice that should never be forgotten. Men such as John Barry, Nicholas Biddle, James Nicholson and of course John Paul Jones are brought to life in an unforgettable manner.

The amount of research the author has done on the subject is beyond dispute as he brings to bear a fountain of information on the subject. Never though does he lose sight of the humanity of those that fought and died during the epic struggle. All this leads to a well written and informative look at what can be considered and undeserved aspect of American history.

This book is highly recommended and as always you can get by clicking the picture above.