Torpedo War - Robert Fulton - Hardcover - Swallow Press

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Torpedo War - Robert Fulton - Hardcover - Swallow PressA reprint of the first edition (1810) of Fulton's famous treatise on torpedo warfare, probably the most important early work devoted to this novel naval technology. Herein Fulton describes his system of submarine explosives which he had demonstrated to Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and other leaders from the House and Senate, at the home of his friend, Joel Barlow. The plates depict the brig, Dorothea, "as she was blown up on the 15th of Oct.

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A charismatic

Included in this volume are maps that provide background to his battles

covers the very beginning of the infamous sickle cut

and a section that looks at the uniforms worn and how they changed during the war

* Letters by Sir Hussey Vivian and a much fuller version of the famous description by Frederick Ponsonby of his wounding and his subsequent adventures whilst lying on the battlefield during and after the battle

the Yankee commander had divided his army into wings

this fascinating volume retells a story of barbarism

Players must use a combination of military strength and cunning to maintain and increase their power

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