Publisher's Synopsis
With The Battle Fleet is a historical book written by Franklin Matthews, which documents the cruise of the sixteen battleships of the United States Atlantic Fleet from Hampton Roads to the Golden Gate, between December 1907 and May 1908. The book provides an in-depth account of the journey, including the various ports visited, the naval exercises conducted, and the interactions between the sailors and locals. The author also delves into the politics surrounding the cruise, including the tensions between the United States and Japan, which were on the brink of war at the time. Matthews provides a detailed description of life on board the ships, including the daily routines of the sailors, the challenges they faced, and the camaraderie that developed amongst them. The book is an important historical document that offers a unique insight into the workings of the United States Navy during the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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.
