The Last Cruise of the Oliver Cromwell 1779 : Kessinger Publishing : 9781168674852 : 1168674859 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Last Cruise Of The Oliver Cromwell 1779 is a historical non-fiction book written by Louis F. Middlebrook. The book narrates the final voyage of the American privateer ship, Oliver Cromwell, during the American Revolutionary War in 1779. The ship, captained by George Wait Babcock, set sail from Boston with a crew of 120 men on a mission to capture British vessels and disrupt their supply lines. The book provides a detailed account of the ship's journey, including its encounters with British vessels, storms, and the hardships faced by the crew. The author uses primary sources such as letters, journals, and logbooks to recreate the events of the voyage. The book also sheds light on the politics of the time, including the tensions between the American colonies and Britain, and the role of privateers in the war.The Last Cruise Of The Oliver Cromwell 1779 is a well-researched a