"Free Ships: The Restoration of the American Shipping Trade" - a book written by John Codman, tells about a tumultuous period in the history of the American merchant fleet. The author explores the process of rebuilding American shipping after the Great War and the role free ships played in that process. The book reveals the difficulties and obstacles faced by American carriers and their efforts to restore their positions in world trade. This retrospective work offers readers a deeper understanding of the importance of free ships in the development of the economy and commerce of the United States."