Publisher's Synopsis
""Famous Sea Fights: From Salamis To Tsu-Shima"" is a historical book written by John Richard Hale and first published in 1911. The book is a collection of accounts of some of the most significant naval battles in history, from the ancient Greek victory at Salamis to the Russo-Japanese War's Battle of Tsushima.The book is divided into twelve chapters, each covering a different battle. The author provides a detailed description of each battle, including the tactics used, the weapons employed, and the key players involved. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the battles.Some of the battles covered in the book include the Battle of Lepanto, the defeat of the Spanish Armada, and the Battle of Trafalgar. The author also includes lesser-known battles, such as the Battle of Lissa and the Battle of Yalu River.Overall, ""Famous Sea Fights: From Salamis To Tsu-Shima"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in naval history. The book is well-researched, and the author's writing style makes the battles come to life on the page.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.
