The Story of the Submarine by Farnham Bishop
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Bishop, Farnham, 1886-1930
English
"The Story of the Submarine" by Farnham Bishop is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to educate non-technical readers about the evolution of submarines, prominently featuring notable inventors like David Bushnell and Robert Fulton. The book explores various stages of submarine development, invoking a sense of bot...
concept of submarines, tracing the history back to early ideas and experiments from the 14th century onwards. It details the first attempts at underwater navigation, including Cornelius Van Drebel's ingenious wooden rowboats that ventured beneath the Thames in the early 17th century. Additionally, the text sets the stage for more advanced designs and concepts that would evolve over the centuries, highlighting the ingenuity and challenges faced by these pioneers in submarine technology. The author mixes historical anecdotes with an engaging narrative that promises to delve into the role of submarines in warfare and their impact on naval strategy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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