Submarine: The Autobiography Of Simon Lake

By Simon Lake

Book Overview

Submarine: The Autobiography Of Simon Lake is a memoir written by Simon Lake, an American inventor and engineer who is credited with designing and building the first practical submarine. The book chronicles Lake's life, from his early years growing up in New Jersey to his groundbreaking work in submarine design and construction.Throughout the book, Lake provides detailed accounts of his many inventions and innovations, including the Argonaut, a submarine that he designed and built in the early 1900s. He also discusses his work on underwater salvage operations, as well as his efforts to promote the use of submarines for peaceful purposes, such as scientific research and exploration.In addition to his technical achievements, Lake also shares personal anecdotes and reflections on his life and career. He discusses his struggles with financial difficulties and his efforts to balance his work with his family life. He also reflects on the impact of his inventions on the world and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.Overall, Submarine: The Autobiography Of Simon Lake is a fascinating and insightful account of one man's remarkable life and career, and a testament to the power of innovation and perseverance.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: 116315296X
• ISBN13: 9781163152966
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"