Sailing on Friday

Autorentext

JOHN A BUTLER

Klappentext

SAILING ON FRIDAY recounts the growth and decline of what twice became the world's most powerful maritime fleet

Zusammenfassung
Recounts the growth and decline of what twice became the world's most powerful maritime fleet. This is a tale of operatic dimension, peopled with patriots, politicians, industrial geniuses, fearless seamen, and gallant swashbucklers. It includes accounts of little-noted innovations that had long-lasting effects, daring ocean rescues, sea battles, and financial gambles that won or lost millions.