Cox 1884 (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. [1st ed., 1st printing] ; x, 310 pages 23 cm ; ISBN 9780811104418, 0811104419 OCLC 247681 ; LOC No PZ4.C8783 Gi PS3553.O944 ; Dewey 813/.5/4 ; sandstone-colored clorth with dsings in yellow ; in color pictorial dustjacket ; Book.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on analyzing the need to fortify American coasts and the necessity for building a strong navy in the late 19th century. The author, a prominent politician, argues that the United States' isolated position and peaceful diplomatic approach leave it vulnerable to attack from European naval powers. He presents extensive data on naval advancements, detailing the weaknesses of the current U.S. fleet and emphasizing the importance of building modern steel cruisers and acquiring powerful artillery. The book also explores the latest developments in naval technology, including the potential of dynamite as a weapon. Ultimately, the author advocates for a measured approach to military preparedness, prioritizing the construction of effective warships and coastal defenses to safeguard the nation's interests and ensure its security. 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.

3pp., 12mo. Bifolium. Aged and worn, with glue stains and slight damage to second leaf from mounting. At the time of writing Cox was curate at Wantage. Russell begins the letter by stating that he will be visiting his mother and will not 'return to Watford before Friday night. - On Saturday morning I hope I may have the good fortune of finding you at home to talk over matters in connexion with my marriage on the 5th. of May.' (to Lady Emily Villiers, daughter of George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon). He thanks him for taking his room at the Clarendon Hotel, before concluding.