Stratford on Avon - From 'The Sketch Book' Washington Irving - Softcover

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This little book is an attempt to produce an entirely non-technical handbook for the use of those who, till European war came along, did not interest themselves in naval matters. Till now a vast number of people have taken the Navy for granted. It has existed to them much as St. Paul's Cathedral exists. To the great majority there has been no occasion to trouble about anything, save perhaps one or two of the more picturesque features of the Fleet. Now, however, after a hundred years of peace the British Navy is engaged in naval warfare and the entire situation is changed accordingly. First published in 1914, John Fredrick Thomas Jane (August 6, 1865 – March 8, 1916) was the founding editor of many reference books on warships aircraft.

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