""The British Steam Ship, Peterhoff: A Report Of Her Seizure By The United States Cruiser Vanderbilt"" is a book written by E. Delafield Smith. The book provides a detailed account of the seizure of the British steamship Peterhoff by the United States cruiser Vanderbilt in 1855. The incident occurred during the Crimean War when the United States was trying to enforce its neutrality laws. The book describes the events leading up to the seizure, the legal arguments made by both sides, and the aftermath of the incident. It also provides insight into the political and diplomatic tensions between the United States and Great Britain during the mid-19th century. Overall, the book is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in maritime history or international relations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.