History Of The United States Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire (1892) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436875394)

""History Of The United States Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire"" is a book written by George Henry Preble and published in 1892. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the United States Navy Yard located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, from its establishment in 1800 to the time of publication. Preble begins by describing the early history of Portsmouth, including its role in the American Revolution and its importance as a naval port. He then goes on to provide a detailed history of the Navy Yard, including its construction, expansion, and various renovations over the years. The book also covers the various ships that were built and repaired at the Navy Yard, including the famous USS Constitution, as well as the activities of the sailors and workers who were stationed there. Preble also discusses the role of the Navy Yard during various conflicts, including the War of 1812 and the Civil War. In addition to providing historical information, the book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs of the Navy Yard and its various buildings and ships. Overall, ""History Of The United States Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire"" is a comprehensive and informative account of one of the most important naval facilities in the United States during the 19th century.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: George Henry Preble
ISBN-10: 1436875390
ISBN-13: 9781436875394
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d