Author |
Masefield, John, 1878-1967 |
LoC No. |
09011722
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Title |
Sea life in Nelson's time
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Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Methuen & Co., 1905.
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Credits |
Bob Taylor, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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Summary |
"Sea Life in Nelson's Time" by John Masefield is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The work delves into the intricacies of naval life during the time of Admiral Horatio Nelson, focusing on the design and construction of ships, the armament used, and the day-to-day experiences of sailors. It offers a detailed exploration of maritime practices, shipbuilding techniques, and the hierarchical structure aboard ships, presumably aimed at readers interested in naval history. The opening of the book intricately describes the process of shipbuilding in England during Nelson’s era, detailing the craftsmanship of master shipwrights and the materials used, predominantly oak sourced from English forests. Masefield outlines the architectural features of various ship types, such as the first-rate and third-rate ships, and explains the complexities of rigging and waterproofing techniques. Additionally, he touches on the issues of ship maintenance, including the vulnerabilities of wooden ships to decay and damage at sea, setting the stage for a comprehensive examination of naval life that unfolds in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
V: Naval science
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Subject |
Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Sea life
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Subject |
Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History -- Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815
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Subject |
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Naval operations, British
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
70699 |
Release Date |
May 4, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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