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American Steel Navy: A Photographic History of the U.S. Navy from the Introduction of the Steel Hull in 1883 to the Cruise of the Great White Fleet, (Hardcover)

by John D. Alden (Author)
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This classic study tracks the development of the modern U.S. Navy from its first steel ships to its emergence as a mature fighting force known as the Great White Fleet. First published in 1972, the book continues to be in demand because of its outstanding photographic coverage of the ships and men of the early modern Navy and the author s thorough coverage of the Navy s transition from wood and sail to steel and steam. Appendices include outline plans of the major ships and biographical sketches of the important people involved. Anyone with an interest in the U.S. Navy s development between 1883 and 1907 and the cruise of the Great White Fleet will enjoy this fine book.

About the Author
John D. Alden is a retired U.S. Navy commander and World War II veteran, has written five books published by the Naval Institute Press and numerous articles for Proceedings and Naval History magazines and other journals.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 408 pages
  • Publisher: Naval Institute Press; Revised edition (September 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0870212486
  • ISBN-13: 978-0870212482
  • Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.6 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #461,806 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)


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5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely stunning piece of work., November 6, 1999
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This is a magnificent combination of text, photos, and drawings covering the period when the U.S. Navy came of age. In addition to depicting the ships, the book also does a great job of showing what day-to-day life was like in the Navy of that time. Just hope the publisher elects to reprint it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars American Steel Navy, November 3, 2008
This is the most I've ever paid for a book, and it's value is driven up by the fact that it's long out of print. However, if you're interested in that period of US Navy history, this is one of the very few that covers it. The photographs are not found anywhere else that I've seen, and the author is a well-known authority on Naval history. If it was reprinted, it would still cost as much as current used copies which range from $53 into the $100s depending on condition. I've never understood why this is such a neglected and forgotten era of Naval history, but the author is very thorough in his treatment of it. Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars American Steel Navy: A Photographic History, November 10, 2008
Excellent book. Superior photography. Provides an in depth study on a time period where little data is otherwise available. Not a survey course.
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