Warships and their story by R. A. Fletcher
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"Warships and their Story" by R. A. Fletcher is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of warships from their primitive origins to the advanced naval vessels of the modern era. It investigates the structural and technological advancements in shipbuilding and focuses on significant developments across different civilizations and time periods, particularly emphasizing the British Navy. The opening portion introduces the idea that the history
of naval warfare dates back thousands of years, with early instances of warfare at sea being recorded in ancient cultures. The author discusses the early vessels used in war, such as Egyptian ships and those of the Vikings, detailing both their design and the manner in which they were employed in battle. In addition, the text hints at the transition from traditional rowed ships to those propelled by wind and eventually to steam power, setting the stage for an extensive examination of warships in subsequent chapters. The introduction lays a foundation for understanding the pivotal role of warships in the development of empires and the nature of naval combat throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fletcher, R. A. |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Dixon, Charles, 1872-1934 |
| LoC No. | 12004659 |
| Title | Warships and their story |
| Original Publication | London: Cassell and company, ltd., 1911. |
| Credits | Alan, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | V: Naval science |
| Subject | Shipbuilding |
| Subject | Warships |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72817 |
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 4915 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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