| Author |
Very, Edward W. (Edward Wilson), 1847-1910 |
| LoC No. |
09005084
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| Title |
Navies of the world : giving concise descriptions of the plans, armament and armor of the naval vessels of twenty of the principal nations.
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| Original Publication |
New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1880.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
deaurider 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 |
"Navies of the World" by Lieutenant Edward W. Very is a comprehensive reference work on naval vessels, written in the late 19th century. The volume presents detailed descriptions of the plans, armament, and armor of the principal naval fleets from various nations, alongside the latest advancements in ordnance, torpedoes, and naval architecture. The author aims to provide authentic and systematic insights into the strengths and capabilities of navies around the globe during a transformative period in maritime military technology. The opening of "Navies of the World" sets the stage by discussing the rapid advancements in naval technology and tactics in the last two decades, highlighting how the evolution of a navy's capabilities has made it challenging to accurately assess their strengths. Lieutenant Very explains his intent to compile a trustworthy overview of naval fleets, emphasizing the importance of relying on authentic sources to inform readers. This introduction provides a foundation for the subsequent detailed sections that categorize fleets and their specifications, and outlines the significant naval battles from 1860 to 1880, effectively indicating the book’s scholarly and informative focus. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
VA: Naval science: Navies: Organization, distribution, naval situation
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| Subject |
Naval battles
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| Subject |
Navies
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| Subject |
Torpedoes
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| Subject |
Naval architecture
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| Subject |
Ordnance, Naval
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74406 |
| Release Date |
Sep 12, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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