Experiments to Ascertain the Strength and Endurance of Navy Guns (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161617313)

""Experiments To Ascertain The Strength And Endurance Of Navy Guns"" is a historical book written by David Glasgow Farragut, a renowned American naval officer. The book is a detailed account of the experiments conducted to determine the strength and durability of navy guns during the mid-19th century. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the different types of guns used by the navy, their performance, and the methods used to test their strength and endurance.Farragut's book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the experiments. The first chapter provides an overview of the types of guns used by the navy and their specifications. The subsequent chapters delve into the various experiments conducted to test the guns' strength and endurance, including the effects of heat, moisture, and other environmental factors on the guns' performance.Throughout the book, Farragut provides detailed descriptions of the experiments and the results obtained. He also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the processes and equipment used in the experiments. Additionally, the book includes appendices with detailed data and statistics on the guns' performance.Overall, ""Experiments To Ascertain The Strength And Endurance Of Navy Guns"" is a valuable resource for historians, naval enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of naval warfare. It provides a fascinating insight into the development of naval technology during the mid-19th century and the methods used to test the strength and durability of navy guns.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: David Glasgow Farragut
ISBN-10: 1161617310
ISBN-13: 9781161617313
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d