Salem Vessels and Their Voyages: A History of the Pepper Trade With the Island of Sumatra, (Hardcover)

<p><b>"Salem Vessels and Their Voyages a History of the Pepper Trade With the Island of Sumatra"</b> is a detailed historical account of the maritime prowess and commercial ambition that defined New England's golden age of sail. Written by George Granville Putnam, this work chronicles the daring expeditions of Salem's merchant fleet as they navigated the long and often dangerous route to the East Indies. The narrative focuses primarily on the lucrative pepper trade with Sumatra, a venture that transformed Salem into a world-renowned port of entry for exotic goods.</p><p>Through a series of documented voyages, Putnam illustrates the skill of the captains and crews who braved the open seas, pirates, and shifting political landscapes to secure valuable cargoes. The book provides a wealth of information on specific vessels, their owners, and the economic impact of their successes on the early American economy. By examining the logistics of 19th-century seafaring and the intricacies of international spice markets, the work offers a profound look at the foundation of American global trade. This volume is an indispensable resource for readers interested in <i>maritime history</i>, <i>New England heritage</i>, and the history of global commerce.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• Salem Vessels and Their Voyages: A History of the Pepper Trade With the Island of Sumatra, (Hardcover)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025408866
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 274