Author: Nathaniel Barnaby
Title: Naval Development in the Century
Description: Toronto; London, The Linscott Publishing Company; W & R Chambers Limited, 1904. Cloth. An uncommon copy of this work looking at the development of warships during the nineteenth century. An uncommon work. This work analyses and reviews the development on warships during the nineteenth century. The nineteenth century was vital to the development of warships, with a revolution taking place in the construction of warships, marine steam engines being introduced, and the Crimean War creating stimulus to the development of guns. Written by Sir N. Barnaby, a former Director of Naval Construction. With a folding plate showing 'Victorian Expansion in Steam Speed at Sea&apos. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Very light marking to the boards. The odd spot to the fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the odd spot, heavier to the first and last few pages. Prior owner's ink inscription to the half title. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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