The Story of the Submarine by Farnham Bishop
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"The Story of the Submarine" by Farnham Bishop is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to educate non-technical readers about the evolution of submarines, prominently featuring notable inventors like David Bushnell and Robert Fulton. The book explores various stages of submarine development, invoking a sense of both wonder and historical significance around these remarkable inventions. The opening of the book provides a fascinating introduction to the
concept of submarines, tracing the history back to early ideas and experiments from the 14th century onwards. It details the first attempts at underwater navigation, including Cornelius Van Drebel's ingenious wooden rowboats that ventured beneath the Thames in the early 17th century. Additionally, the text sets the stage for more advanced designs and concepts that would evolve over the centuries, highlighting the ingenuity and challenges faced by these pioneers in submarine technology. The author mixes historical anecdotes with an engaging narrative that promises to delve into the role of submarines in warfare and their impact on naval strategy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bishop, Farnham, 1886-1930 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 16005977 |
| Title | The Story of the Submarine |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | V: Naval science |
| Subject | Submarines (Ships) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50582 |
| Release Date | Nov 30, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 496 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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