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From Sail to Steam: Recollections of Naval Life

Alfred Thayer Mahan, American historian and author, whose The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783 became instrumental in the formation of naval strategy by many nations in the 20th century, here recounts his observations and experiences over forty years of active duty as a naval officer. (Summary by Delmar H. Dolbier) (0 hr 20 min)

Chapters

Preface

Chapter I, Part 1

Chapter I, Part 2

Chapter II, Part 1

Chapter II, Part 2

Chapter III, Part 1

Chapter III, Part 2

Chapter IV, Part 1

Chapter IV, Part 2

Chapter V, Part 1

Chapter V, Part 2

Chapter VI, Part 1

Chapter VI, Part 2

Chapter VII, Part 1

Chapter VII, Part 2

Chapter VIII

Chapter IX, Part 1

Chapter IX, Part 2

Chapter X, Part 1

Chapter X, Part 2

Chapter XI, Part 1

Chapter XI, Part 2

Chapter XII, Part 1

Chapter XII, Part 2