The Boy's Book Of Famous Warships (1916)

By William Oliver Stevens

Book Overview

The Boy's Book of Famous Warships, written by William Oliver Stevens and published in 1916, is a comprehensive guide to some of the most famous warships in history. The book is aimed at young boys who are interested in learning about naval history and the ships that played a significant role in various wars.The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a particular warship or class of warships. The author provides a detailed description of each ship, including its design, armament, and key features. He also describes the ship's role in important battles and provides anecdotes about the crew and their experiences on board.The book includes illustrations of each ship, as well as maps and diagrams to help readers understand the ship's layout and its place in naval history. The author also includes a glossary of naval terms to help young readers understand the technical language used in the book.Overall, The Boy's Book of Famous Warships is a fascinating and informative guide to some of the most important ships in naval history. It is an excellent resource for young readers who are interested in learning about military history and the role of warships in various conflicts.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: 1437090990
• ISBN13: 9781437090994
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"