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How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves

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Ships change through generations of practical experiment in William Henry Giles Kingston's account of Britain's naval past. He traces the growth of the navy alongside the work involved in building and improving vessels, from early craft to later warships. The opening examines hulls, sails, oars, and the arrangement of rowers, as well as the duties of crews and the origins of seafaring customs. Kingston writes from a strongly patriotic viewpoint, connecting technical ingenuity with the exploits of sailors.

The later excerpt turns to carronades and their effect on naval encounters. Captain Henry Trollope's Rainbow meets the French frigate Hébé, providing a detailed example of how a change in armament could influence an action at sea. Orders for Rodney to relieve Gibraltar bring fleet movements into the account.

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William Henry Giles Kingston

William Henry Giles Kingston (1814-1880), often credited as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English writer of boys' adventure novels. He also worked as a linguist and translator. His books include "Peter the Whaler" and "The Rival Crusoes".

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Author: William Henry Giles Kingston
Reading time: About 12 hours
Pages: 394
Language: English
Genre: European History
Formats: PDF, EPUB, Read online