Alfred J. Walker Knihy

Exploring the causes of the American Revolution, the narrative highlights the oppressive measures imposed by King George III and the British Parliament, including the Stamp Act and the Quartering of Troops, which fueled colonial unrest. Central to the story is Honeyman, a former British officer turned Patriot, who, alongside Seymour, aids Washington and the Continental Army as they recover from defeats and seek refuge in Pennsylvania. Their unique contributions underscore the personal transformations and alliances formed during this pivotal period in American history.

In 1913 the shipyards of Britain were responsible for building half of all the world's ships; at the Clyde in Scotland at this time a new ship was launched every eighteen hours. This book looks at the subject's long history, from the Middle Ages through to the heyday of steam, providing a comprehensive guide to a transformed industry.

In the past 300 years ships have developed from simple sail-driven vessels, to the huge motor-driven container ships and vast cruise liners that ply our seas today. The author describes the lives and deeds of over 120 engineers, scientists, shipwrights, naval architects and inventors who have shaped ship design.