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Title: With the Battle Fleet
Cruise of the Sixteen Battleships of the United States Atlantic Fleet from Hampton Roads to the Golden Gate, December, 1907-May, 1908

Note: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "With the Battle Fleet" by Franklin Matthews is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It chronicles the significant naval expedition of the United States Atlantic Fleet, consisting of sixteen battleships, as they embark on an impressive 14,000-mile journey from Hampton Roads to San Francisco, commencing in December of 1907. The narrative not only highlights the technical and operational aspects of the fleet's journey but also captures the experiences and sentiments of the sailors throughout the cruise. The opening of the book sets the stage for this monumental journey, detailing the departure of the fleet amid a ceremonial send-off that stirs a mix of duty and sentimentality among the personnel. As they navigate away from Hampton Roads, readers are introduced to key figures such as Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, alongside the intricate preparations and naval routines required to maintain formation across the fleet. Matthews conveys a vivid picture of life aboard the battleships, from maintaining operational discipline to the inherent camaraderie that develops among the sailors, showcasing their resolve as they set out on this unprecedented voyage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Matthews, Franklin, 1858-1917

Illustrator: Reuterdahl, Henry, 1871-1925

EBook No.: 41244

Published: Oct 30, 2012

Downloads: 137

Language: English

Subject: United States. Navy. Atlantic Fleet -- Cruise, 1907-1909

LoCC: Naval science: Navies: Organization, distribution, naval situation

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: With the Battle Fleet
Cruise of the Sixteen Battleships of the United States Atlantic Fleet from Hampton Roads to the Golden Gate, December, 1907-May, 1908

Note: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "With the Battle Fleet" by Franklin Matthews is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It chronicles the significant naval expedition of the United States Atlantic Fleet, consisting of sixteen battleships, as they embark on an impressive 14,000-mile journey from Hampton Roads to San Francisco, commencing in December of 1907. The narrative not only highlights the technical and operational aspects of the fleet's journey but also captures the experiences and sentiments of the sailors throughout the cruise. The opening of the book sets the stage for this monumental journey, detailing the departure of the fleet amid a ceremonial send-off that stirs a mix of duty and sentimentality among the personnel. As they navigate away from Hampton Roads, readers are introduced to key figures such as Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, alongside the intricate preparations and naval routines required to maintain formation across the fleet. Matthews conveys a vivid picture of life aboard the battleships, from maintaining operational discipline to the inherent camaraderie that develops among the sailors, showcasing their resolve as they set out on this unprecedented voyage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Matthews, Franklin, 1858-1917

Illustrator: Reuterdahl, Henry, 1871-1925

EBook No.: 41244

Published: Oct 30, 2012

Downloads: 137

Language: English

Subject: United States. Navy. Atlantic Fleet -- Cruise, 1907-1909

LoCC: Naval science: Navies: Organization, distribution, naval situation

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.