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Captain Otway Burns. Patriot, Privateer and Legislator [Signed/Inscribed by the Author] by Burns, Walter Francis

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Title
Captain Otway Burns. Patriot, Privateer and Legislator [Signed/Inscribed by the Author]
Author
Burns, Walter Francis
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ZH BOOKS (United States)
Description
New York: By the author, 1905. Hardcover. First edition; 7 1/2 x 5; pp. [26], 7-166, [74]; rebacked, with the original pebbled, red morocco over boards preserved; gilt title to spine; a few rubbed spots to corners and edges of boards; blank bookplate to ffep; illustrated with numerous photographic plates; very good condition. Signed and inscribed by the author, Captain Burns' grandson Walter Francis Burns, on the front board verso. Captain Otway Burns (1775 - 1850) was an American privateer during the War of 1812, politician, and businessman. Accumulating considerable wealth with successful capturing of coastal traders and avoiding Men-of-war, Burns founded a shipbuilding business and would go on to build the first steamboat in North Carolina - the Prometheus - in 1818. He would also lead a long political career and serve a total of 11 terms - 7 in the House of Representatives and 4 as a North Carolina State Senator. The current book, written by the captain's grandson, followed the colorful history and exploits of Otway Burns.