Physical description

Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare, by C. Sleeman. Containing a complete account of the progress of submarine warfare; also a detailed description of matters appertaining thereto, including the latest improvements, with 83 full-page illustrations, diagrams etc. Second Edition. 1889. Published by Griffin & Co, U.K. Hard-cover, bound book, red with gold lettering. Inscription inside the cover.

Publication type

non-fiction

Inscriptions & markings

Hand written inscription "To Happy Sam / In memory of many pleasant 'plantings' / - - - - - / 19th Jan. 1943"

Summary

Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare is a late-19th century naval history/manual about the development of submarine warfare, torpedoes, mines, and the vessels and tactics used to deploy them. It was originally written as a technical survey of the weapon’s rise and practical use, with diagrams and detailed descriptions.
The book traces the evolution of torpedo warfare from early submarine mines through the introduction of electric detonation and later improvements. It is part history, part technical handbook.