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Full Speed Ahead

Full Speed Ahead

Henry Beston

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120284761
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''Full Speed Ahead: Tales From The Log Of A Correspondent With Our Navy'' is a book written by Henry Beston and published in 1919. The book is a collection of stories and experiences of a correspondent who travelled with the US Navy during World War I. The author shares his observations of the Navy’s operations and the daily life of sailors on board the ships. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of naval battles, the bravery of the sailors, and the challenges they faced while serving their country. Beston’s writing style is engaging and provides a unique perspective on the war from the eyes of a journalist. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history and the experiences of those who served in the US Navy during World War I.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.

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