Around The World With The Battleships (1909)

By Roman John Miller

Book Overview

Around The World With The Battleships is a historical travelogue written by Roman John Miller in 1909. The book chronicles the author's journey as a war correspondent aboard the American battleships, USS Ohio and USS Maine, during their circumnavigation of the globe. Miller's vivid descriptions of the sights and sounds of various ports of call, including Hawaii, Japan, China, the Philippines, and the Mediterranean, provide readers with a fascinating glimpse into the world at the turn of the 20th century. The book also offers insights into the workings of the American navy and the role of battleships in international diplomacy. With its engaging narrative and lively illustrations, Around The World With The Battleships is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history or travel writing.With Introductory Note.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120158427
• ISBN13: 9781120158420
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"