"The Boys' Book of Submarines" by A. Frederick Collins and Virgil D. Collins is a captivating educational guide tailored for young readers interested in the history, mechanics, and design of submarines, especially during the era of World War I. The narrative introduces submarines to the audience explaining the roles, construction, and model building through key figures like Robert Fulton along with the evolution and advancements that led to their designs, with a specific emphasis on how they function within naval warfare. This book is an engrossing read into the world of underwater vehicles for young readers to discover.
The Boys' Book of Submarines
By A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins
Enter the secret world of underwater vehicles, where young adventurers discover the science, history, and construction of submarines during a thrilling time of war.
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About the AuthorArchie Frederick Collins, who generally went by A. Frederick Collins, was a prominent early American experimenter in wireless telephony and prolific author of books and articles covering a wide range of scientific and technical subjects. His reputation was tarnished in 1913 when he was convicted of mail fraud related to stock promotion. However, after serving a year in prison, he returned to writing, including, beginning in 1922, The Radio Amateur's Handbook, which continued to be updated and published until the mid-1980s.
Archie Frederick Collins, who generally went by A. Frederick Collins, was a prominent early American experimenter in wireless telephony and prolific author of books and articles covering a wide range of scientific and technical subjects. His reputation was tarnished in 1913 when he was convicted of mail fraud related to stock promotion. However, after serving a year in prison, he returned to writing, including, beginning in 1922, The Radio Amateur's Handbook, which continued to be updated and published until the mid-1980s.
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