John Barry : an American hero in the Age of Sail
Brave and ambitious, Barry ascended the ratlines to become a successful merchant captain at a young age, commanding the most prestigious ship in the colonies. During the War for Independence, he faced down broadsides, mutinies, and even a fleet of icebergs. With peace came a historic voyage to China, where Barry helped open trade with that reclusive empire
Print Book, English, ©2010
Westholme, Yardley, Pa., ©2010