Captain Forrester: The Story Of A Salem Merchant Prince is a historical biography written by Hugh Devereux Purcell. The book tells the story of a prominent merchant and ship captain, Nathaniel Bowditch Forrester, who lived in Salem, Massachusetts during the early 19th century. Forrester was born into a wealthy family and inherited his father's successful shipping business. He quickly became known as a skilled captain and businessman, and his ships traveled all over the world, trading goods and establishing new markets. The book explores Forrester's life in detail, including his personal relationships, his role in the Salem community, and his involvement in the political events of the time. It also delves into the economic and social changes that were happening in America during Forrester's lifetime, and how he navigated these changes to maintain his success. Overall, Captain Forrester: The Story Of A Salem Merchant Prince is a fascinating look at an influential figure in American history, and provides insight into the world of 19th century commerce and politics.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.