[20] From The Old Merchant Marine, by Ralph D. Paine, in The Chronicles of America Series. Copyright, 1919, by the Yale University Press. By permission of the author and of the publishers.
[21] It is said that as the odd two-master slid gracefully into the water, a spectator exclaimed: "See how she scoons!" "Aye," answered Captain Robinson, "a schooner let her be!" This launching took place in 1713 or 1714. [Author's note.]
[22] In 1862, the tonnage amounted to 193,459; in 1866, to 89,386. [Author's note.]
[23] From The Age of Big Business, by Burton J. Hendrick, in The Chronicles of America Series. Copyright, 1919, by the Yale University Press. By permission of the author and of the publishers.
[24] Reprinted, by permission of the author and of the publishers, from The Outlook, April 25, 1917. Copyright, 1917, by The Outlook Co.
[25] From Green Trails and Upland Pastures, by Walter Prichard Eaton. Copyright, 1917, by Doubleday, Page & Co. By permission of the author and of the publishers.
[26] Reprinted by permission from Books and Things, by Philip Littell. Copyright 1919, by Harcourt, Brace and Howe, Inc.