| Author |
Fisher, John Arbuthnot Fisher, Baron, 1841-1920 |
| LoC No. |
20005999
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| Title |
Records, by Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Fisher
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Hodder and Stoughton,1919.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Early years -- Further memories of King Edward and others -- The Bible, and other reflections -- Episodes -- Democracy -- Public speeches -- The essentials of sea fighting -- Jonah's gourd -- Naval problems -- Naval education -- Submarines -- Notes on oil and oil engines -- The big gun -- Some predictions -- The Baltic project -- The navy in the war -- Postscript -- Appendix I: Lord Fisher's great naval reforms -- Appendix II: Synopsis of Lord Fisher's career.
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| Credits |
Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Records" by Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work primarily focuses on the author's naval career and various reflections on military strategy, particularly regarding British maritime power. It draws on a significant blend of personal anecdotes and observations, reflecting on both historical events and the evolution of naval warfare. The opening portion introduces the author's background and early years, setting the tone for the memoir. Fisher recounts his family history, including colorful anecdotes and notable ancestors, interspersed with humor and personal reflections. He discusses his entrance into the Navy, the challenges he faced as a young midshipman, and the rigorous training and conditions aboard ships at that time. Not only does this segment provide insight into Fisher's character and development, but it also paints a vivid picture of naval life during the mid-19th century, establishing a foundation for the broader themes of naval strategy and leadership that will unfold throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Admirals -- Great Britain -- Biography
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| Subject |
Great Britain. Royal Navy
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| Subject |
Fisher, John Arbuthnot Fisher, Baron, 1841-1920
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69497 |
| Release Date |
Dec 8, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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