Our Fleet To-Day And Its Development During The Last Half-Century Revised Edition of 'The Development of Navies during the last Half-Century'

Captain S. Eardley-Wilmot

Published by Seeley and Co., London, 1900

About this Item

A greatly revised second edition copy of Captain S. Eardley-Wilmot work of naval history, with numerous illustrations of naval ships throughout. Second edition. In its first edition the work charted the changes and history of naval fleets across the globe, up until its publication in 1890. This second edition, published 10 year later, reworks the volume include then naval systems at the time of publishing, that being 1900. This comprehensive look at the progression of naval fleets explore the development from 'sail to steam, wood to iron', during this period of quick technological growth and change. Written by Sydney Eardley-Wilmot, a Naval Officer and Captain. An interesting look at the history of naval fleets of the 19th century. In a full cloth binding. Externally smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and also to the extremities. Light patches of rubbing to the front and rear joint. Front hinge is lightly strained, but firm. Offsetting to the front and rear endpapers and pastedowns. Small amount of loss to the rear endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound, strained in places. The odd spot and handling mark throughout. Very Good Indeed.

Seller Inventory # 620C13

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Our Fleet To-Day And Its Development During The Last Half-Century Revised Edition of 'The Development of Navies during the last Half-Century'
• Publisher: Seeley and Co., London
• Publication Date: 1900
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: Unamed
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Weight: 0.75 kilograms
• Book Type: book