A Chaplain's Experience Ashore And Afloat: The Texas Under Fire (1901) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163980453)

A Chaplain's Experience Ashore and Afloat: The Texas Under Fire is a memoir written by Harry W. Jones, a chaplain who served in the United States Navy during the Spanish-American War. The book details Jones' experiences as he accompanies the USS Texas, a battleship that played a crucial role in the war. Jones recounts his travels with the Texas, including stops in Cuba and Puerto Rico, and provides a firsthand account of the ship's involvement in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. The book also includes descriptions of life on board the Texas, including the daily routines of the crew and the challenges they faced during combat. Overall, A Chaplain's Experience Ashore and Afloat offers a unique perspective on the Spanish-American War and provides insight into the role of a chaplain in the Navy during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Harry W. Jones
ISBN-10: 1163980455
ISBN-13: 9781163980453
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 344
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d