Author: John ClerkPublisher:
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Pages : 248
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An Essay on Naval Tactics, Systematical and Historical
Author: John ClerkEssay on Naval Tactics, Systematical and Historical
Author: John ClerkPublisher:
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Languages : en
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An Essay on Naval Tactics
Author: John ClerkPublisher: Franklin Classics
ISBN: 9780341906391
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Languages : en
Pages : 492
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An Essay on Naval Tactics, Systematical and Historical
Author: John ClerkAn Essay on Naval Tactics, Systematical and Historical
Author: John ClerkPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780282095444
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 486
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Excerpt from An Essay on Naval Tactics, Systematical and Historical: With Explanatory Plates; In Four Parts Description of the battles of the 9th and i2th April 1782, fought between the British squadron, com. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Essay on Naval Tactics, Systematical and Historical, 1804
Author: John ClerkPublisher:
ISBN: 9781847348326
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 420
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This classic work on Naval tactics was published in 1804, the year before Trafalgar put its advice and maxims to the supreme test. The remarkable thing about this book is that its author, the antiquarian and amateur scientist John Clerk (1728-1812) - known as 'Clerk of Eldin' - was not a sailor, but a landlubber Scot from a wealthy family who developed a theoretical interest in Naval strategy and tactics during the American War of Independence. He even went so far as to work through ship movemenmts using cork models on a water tank. When a retired Naval Engineer named Edgar - who had served under Admirals Byng and Boscawen - settled in Clerk's home village of Eldin, the two men became fast friends and Clerk milked Edgar's practical experience of maritime matters for all he was worth. The result was this book: the first original treatise on Naval Tactics to be written and published in English ( although there had been previous books on signalling and translations of foreign works). Clerk's 'Essay' covers such subjects as attacking from windward; the effects of shot on rigging; how to bring great fleets to action; and other practical advice. The theory is illustrated by accounts of famous battles and engagements, including Admiral Byng's ill-starred 1756 attack on Minorca ( for failing in which he was famously shot on his own quarter-deck); and battles involving Admirals Byron, Rodney, Graves, Arbuthnot, Parker, Pocock and Hood. Packed with sound scientific learning, naval lore and actual historic events, this is a fantastic find - and one that no budding Hornblower or Maturin should be without.
An Essay on Naval Tactics, Systematical and Historical
Author: John ClerkPublisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9781318586110
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 254
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The Naval Chronicle, Containing a General and Biographical History of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom, with a Variety of Original Papers on Nautical Subjects
Author: An essay on naval tactics, systematical and historical. With explanatory plates. In four parts
Author: John CLERK (of Eldin, the Elder.)Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 494
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