Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""Report of the Naval Committee to the House of Representatives, August, 1850, in Favor of the Establishment of a Line of Mail Steamships"" is a document compiled by the Committee on Naval Affairs in 1850. The report advocates for the establishment of a line of mail steamships to improve communication and transportation between various ports of the United States. The report highlights the importance of steamships in facilitating trade, commerce, and defense, and recommends the construction of a fleet of steamships for these purposes. The book provides detailed information on the advantages of steamships over sailing ships and the potential benefits of establishing a mail steamship service. The report also includes recommendations for the construction and operation of these steamships, as well as estimates of the cost involved. Overall, this book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the importance of steamships in the development of the United States as a maritime power.In Favor Of The Establishment Of A Line Of Mail Steamships To The Western Coast Of Africa, And Thence Via The Mediterranean To London; Designed To Promote The Emigration Of Free Persons Of Color From The United States To Liberia: Also To Increase The Steam Navy, And To Extend The Commerce Of The United States. With An Appendix Added By The American Colonization Society.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.