A Treatise On Navigation by Steam: Comprising a History of the Steam Engine, and an Essay Towards a System of the Naval Tactics Peculiar to Steam Navi

Published in the mid-19th century, this work provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of steam navigation. The author, J. Ross, covers the history of the steam engine, as well as providing an essay on the system of naval tactics that were emerging at the time. This book will be of interest to historians, engineers, and anyone interested in the history of technology and transportation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.