Our Ironclads And Merchant Ships (1874)

By Edmund Gardiner Fishbourne

Book Overview

""Our Ironclads and Merchant Ships"" is a historical book written by Edmund Gardiner Fishbourne and published in 1874. The book provides a detailed account of the ironclad warships and merchant ships of the mid-19th century. It covers the development of ironclads and their use in naval warfare, including their design, construction, armament, and tactics. The book also discusses the role of merchant ships in trade and commerce, as well as their importance in times of war. The author provides insights into the challenges faced by the crews of these ships and the dangers they encountered at sea. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval history, particularly the development of ironclads and their impact on naval warfare.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: 1437063357
• ISBN13: 9781437063356
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"