Ship Names Of The United States Navy: Their Meaning And Origin (1921) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165976140)

""Ship Names of the United States Navy: Their Meaning and Origin"" is a book written by Robert Wilden Neeser and first published in 1921. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the names of all the ships in the United States Navy at the time of its publication, including battleships, cruisers, destroyers, and submarines. The author delves into the origins and meanings of each ship's name, providing historical context and interesting anecdotes about the ships and their namesakes. Neeser also includes a section on the history of ship-naming in the Navy, as well as a glossary of naval terms and abbreviations. This book is a valuable resource for naval historians, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of the United States Navy. It provides a fascinating look into the traditions and symbolism behind the names of some of the most famous ships in American naval history.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: Robert Wilden Neeser
ISBN-10: 1165976145
ISBN-13: 9781165976140
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 274
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d