Publisher's Synopsis
An Essay On Naval Tactics, Systematical And Historical, With Explanatory Plates: In Four Parts (1827) is a book written by John Clerk. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of naval tactics, both systematic and historical. It is divided into four parts, each of which covers a different aspect of naval tactics. The first part of the book provides an overview of the principles of naval tactics, including the importance of wind and the use of signals. The second part of the book examines the tactics used in naval battles throughout history, from ancient Greece to the Napoleonic Wars. The third part of the book focuses on the tactics used in the British Navy, including the use of line-of-battle and the role of frigates. Finally, the fourth part of the book includes explanatory plates that illustrate the various tactics discussed in the book. Overall, An Essay On Naval Tactics, Systematical And Historical, With Explanatory Plates: In Four Parts (1827) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval history or strategy.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.
