Report of the Select Committee on Ordnance and War Ships: With an Appendix (Classic Reprint)

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the United States' capacity to produce the steel necessary for constructing naval ships and weaponry in the late 19th century. The author examines the history of steel production in the US, the quality of steel available, the manufacturing processes used, and the availability of skilled labor. The author also discusses the political and economic factors that influenced the development of the steel industry in the US, and the impact of this development on the country's military preparedness. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the steel industry, the history of the US Navy, or the history of industrial development in the United States.