Isbn: 9781332227969 - from reefer to rear-admiral: reminiscences and journal jottings of nearly half a century of naval life (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the life and career of Rear Admiral Benjamin F. Sands. Through excerpts from his personal journals, the author offers a unique glimpse into the life of a naval officer in the 19th century. The author provides colorful descriptions of seafaring adventures as well as social customs and political events during Sands's time. Aside from detailing the life of Sands, the book also examines the history and development of the Coast Survey service and the founding of the Naval Observatory, both of which were strongly influenced by Sands. This book will be of interest to general readers and maritime enthusiasts alike, as it provides insights into the bravery of naval officers, the rich traditions of the Navy, and the birth of some of the most important institutions in American maritime history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 330 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.