This is the most nearly complete volume of its kind by an author who knows the subject and handles it with accuracy.
John R.Spears, "The Story of the American Merchant Marine" (1910), "The American Slave Trade" (1901), "The Story of the New England Whalers" (1908).

Mr.Spears has sought original sources for much of his material and his books are worth reading, particularly his history of the slave-trade.
Ralph D.Paine, "The Ships and Sailors of Old Salem: The Record of a Brilliant Era of American Achievement" (1912).

A history of the most famous seaport of the Atlantic coast, drawn from log-books and other manuscript collections.

"The Book of Buried Treasure: Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc." (1911).

Several chapters have to do with certain picturesque pirates and seamen of the colonies.
Edgar S.Maclay, "A History of American Privateers" (1899).