On the influence of American legislation on the decline of the United States as a maritime power This book, "On the influence of American legislation on the decline of the United States as a maritime power", by R.G. Haliburton, is a replication of a book originally published before 1871. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.