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The Boys' Book of Submarines
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick), 1869-1952.
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Boys' Book of Submarines" by A. Frederick Collins and Virgil D. Collins is an informative publication written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a guide for young readers, exploring the mechanics, history, and design of submarines, particularly during World War I. Its main focus is on educating boys about submarines, including how they function and the intricate details of their construction, with practical components for building models included as well. At the start of the book, the authors introduce readers to the concept of submarines, emphasizing their significance during the ongoing world conflict. The text outlines the evolution of submarines, dating back to early inventions and notable figures such as Robert Fulton and David Bushnell. It highlights the role of submarines in modern naval warfare, explaining their capabilities and the advancements that led to their current designs. The opening serves as a captivating invitation for young enthusiasts to delve deeper into the fascinating world of underwater exploration and warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Contents:
- A word to you
- The first of the submarines
- How to make and work a model submarine
- How a real submarine is made and works
- The heart of the submarine
- Making and shooting the torpedo
- making the submarine deadlier
- The wonderful eye of the submarine
- The marvelous tongue and ears of the submarine
- The crew of the submarine
- How the submarine attacks
- The new submarine chasers
- The last word in submarines.
- Credits:
- Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2015-09-04
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