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The Sailor's Bookshelf

Author : James Stavridis
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
ISBN 13 : 1682477169
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (824 download)

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Download or read book The Sailor's Bookshelf written by James Stavridis and published by Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Admiral Stavridis, a leader in military, international affairs, and national security circles, shares his love of the sea and some of the sources of that affection. The Sailor's Bookshelf offers synopses of fifty books that illustrate the history, importance, lore, and lifestyle of the oceans and of those who “go down to the sea in ships.” Stavridis colors those descriptions with glimpses of his own service—“sea stories” in popular parlance—that not only clarify his choices but show why he is held in such high esteem among his fellow sailors. Divided into four main categories—The Oceans, Explorers, Sailors in Fiction, and Sailors in Non-Fiction—Admiral Stavridis’ choices will appeal to “old salts” and to those who have never known the sights of the ever-changing seascape nor breathed the tonic of an ocean breeze. The result is a navigational aid that guides readers through the realm of sea literature, covering a spectrum of topics that range from science to aesthetics, from history to modernity, from solo sailing to great battles. Among these eclectic choices are guides to shiphandling and navigation, classic fiction that pits man against the sea, ecological and strategic challenges, celebrations of great achievements and the lessons that come with failure, economic competition and its stepbrother combat, explorations of the deep, and poetry that beats with the pulse of the wave. Some of the included titles are familiar to many, while others, are likely less well-known but are welcome additions to this encompassing collection. Admiral Stavridis has chosen some books that are relatively recent, and he recommends other works which have been around much longer and deserve recognition.

The Sailor's Word-book

Author : William Henry Smyth
Publisher : London : Blackie and son
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 836 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Sailor's Word-book written by William Henry Smyth and published by London : Blackie and son. This book was released on 1867 with total page 836 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Sailor's Log

Author : Robley Dunglison Evans
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.L/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Sailor's Log written by Robley Dunglison Evans and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Sailor's Admiral

Author : James M. Merrill
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book A Sailor's Admiral written by James M. Merrill and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Sailor Remembers

Author : Admiral Rd Katari
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 : 9350487780
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (54 download)

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Download or read book A Sailor Remembers written by Admiral Rd Katari and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2014-05-08 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These memoirs; originally published shortly before Ram Dass Katari; the first Indian to head the Indian Navy; died in 1983; are being re-published to mark his birth centenary year. The book tells the powerful story of the struggle to build independent capability amongst Indians as the country experiences the historic transition from colonization to freedom. Set against this vast canvas is the appealing personal narrative of the rise of a small town lad; Ram Dass Katari; who overcomes several odds; to find himself at the helm of the fledgling Indian Navy in 1958; at the age of 47. He was witness to the unfolding of major national level events while developing a vision for a three dimensional Navy; anchored in the principles of self sufficiency; integrity; discipline and first rate leadership. He combines a razor sharp intellect and sense of humour; to walk the reader through his diverse and multifaceted career profile which covered key administrative and management challenges at home and abroad – with the highlight clearly being his achievements as Indian Ambassador to Burma at a particularly trying period in Indo Burmese relations. Whether in service or in retirement; Katari retained the quality of being a perceptive observer and commentator on the growing contradictions and erosion of values in public life – the strengths and weaknesses of our civil service and political leadership. Above all he tells his story like it is – simply; with humour and humility; and with an uncompromising integrity. A Sailor Remembers by Admiral RD Katari: A captivating memoir by Admiral RD Katari, offering a glimpse into the life of a sailor. With vivid storytelling, Katari shares his experiences at sea, the challenges faced, and the adventures that come with a life dedicated to the navy. Key Aspects of the Book "A Sailor Remembers": Life at Sea: Dive into the unique world of naval life through Admiral RD Katari's eyes, experiencing the trials and triumphs of a sailor's journey. Personal Reflections: Explore the personal anecdotes and reflections of Admiral Katari, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the life of a naval officer. Nautical Adventures: Experience thrilling nautical adventures, from naval battles to life-saving missions, as Admiral Katari takes you on a captivating voyage through his memories. Admiral RD Katari was a distinguished naval officer known for his remarkable contributions to the Indian Navy. With a career spanning decades, he served in various capacities, leaving a lasting legacy in the maritime defense of the nation. "A Sailor Remembers" stands as a testament to his experiences and expertise, offering readers an intimate look into the world of naval service.

Sailing True North

Author : Admiral James Stavridis, USN
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0525559957
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (255 download)

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Download or read book Sailing True North written by Admiral James Stavridis, USN and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of the most distinguished admirals of our time and a former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, a meditation on leadership and character refracted through the lives of ten of the most illustrious naval commanders in history In Sailing True North, Admiral Stavridis offers lessons of leadership and character from the lives and careers of history's most significant naval commanders. He also brings a lifetime of reflection to bear on the subjects of his study--naval history, the vocation of the admiral, and global geopolitics. Above all, this is a book that will help you navigate your own life's voyage: the voyage of leadership of course, but more important, the voyage of character. Sailing True North helps us find the right course to chart. Simply as epic lives, the tales of these ten admirals offer up a collection of the greatest imaginable sea stories. Moreover, spanning 2,500 years from ancient Greece to the twenty-first century, Sailing True North is a book that offers a history of the world through the prism of our greatest naval leaders. None of the admirals in this volume were perfect, and some were deeply flawed. But from Themistocles, Drake, and Nelson to Nimitz, Rickover, and Hopper, important themes emerge, not least that serving your reputation is a poor substitute for serving your character; and that taking time to read and reflect is not a luxury, it's a necessity. By putting us on personal terms with historic leaders in the maritime sphere he knows so well, James Stavridis gives us a compass that can help us navigate the story of our own lives, wherever that voyage takes us.

Admiral Dan Gallery

Author : C. Herbert Gilliland
Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Admiral Dan Gallery written by C. Herbert Gilliland and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He also is known for his success as a writer, and the best of his work makes up a significant part of this book - excerpts from magazine articles, short stories, and letters that are incorporated into this biography by two English professors who vividly portray the highly original man behind the deeds and the writings."--BOOK JACKET.

The Life of an American Sailor

Author : Albert Gleaves
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book The Life of an American Sailor written by Albert Gleaves and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Sailor's Odyssey

Author : Andrew Browne Cunningham
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 715 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (119 download)

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Download or read book A Sailor's Odyssey written by Andrew Browne Cunningham and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 715 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sons of the Waves

Author : Stephen Taylor
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300252617
Total Pages : 535 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Sons of the Waves written by Stephen Taylor and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brilliant telling of the history of the common seaman in the age of sail, and his role in Britain’s trade, exploration, and warfare British maritime history in the age of sail is full of the deeds of officers like Nelson but has given little voice to plain, "illiterate" seamen. Now Stephen Taylor draws on published and unpublished memoirs, letters, and naval records, including court-martials and petitions, to present these men in their own words. In this exhilarating account, ordinary seamen are far from the hapless sufferers of the press gangs. Proud and spirited, learned in their own fashion, with robust opinions and the courage to challenge overweening authority, they stand out from their less adventurous compatriots. Taylor demonstrates how the sailor was the engine of British prosperity and expansion up to the Industrial Revolution. From exploring the South Seas with Cook to establishing the East India Company as a global corporation, from the sea battles that made Britain a superpower to the crisis of the 1797 mutinies, these "sons of the waves" held the nation’s destiny in their calloused hands.

Admiral Bill Halsey

Author : Thomas Alexander Hughes
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674969294
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (749 download)

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Download or read book Admiral Bill Halsey written by Thomas Alexander Hughes and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2016-05-02 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Halsey was the most famous naval officer of World War II. His fearlessness in carrier raids against Japan, his steely resolve at Guadalcanal, and his impulsive blunder at the Battle of Leyte Gulf made him the “Patton of the Pacific” and solidified his reputation as a decisive, aggressive fighter prone to impetuous errors of judgment in the heat of battle. In this definitive biography, Thomas Hughes punctures the popular caricature of the “fighting admiral” to reveal the truth of Halsey’s personal and professional life as it was lived in times of war and peace. Halsey, the son of a Navy officer whose alcoholism scuttled a promising career, committed himself wholeheartedly to naval life at an early age. An audacious and inspiring commander to his men, he met the operational challenges of the battle at sea against Japan with dramatically effective carrier strikes early in the war. Yet his greatest contribution to the Allied victory was as commander of the combined sea, air, and land forces in the South Pacific during the long slog up the Solomon Islands chain, one of the war’s most daunting battlegrounds. Halsey turned a bruising slugfest with the Japanese navy into a rout. Skillfully mediating the constant strategy disputes between the Army and the Navy—as well as the clashes of ego between General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz—Halsey was the linchpin of America’s Pacific war effort when its outcome was far from certain.

Admiral "Bull" Halsey

Author : John Wukovits
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 0230109594
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Admiral "Bull" Halsey written by John Wukovits and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive biography of America's best-known naval officer, who commanded the legendary fast carrier force during WWII. From the tragic aftermath of Pearl Harbor, when he fashioned America's first response to the attack, to the war's final day in Tokyo Bay when he witnessed Japan's surrender, Admiral William F. Halsey stamped a mighty imprint on the Pacific during World War II. He led or participated significantly in the Navy's first offensive strikes against the Marshall Islands and Wake Island, the Guadalcanal campaign, and the offensive toward Japan. As a commander, he never shied from engaging the enemy, but boldly entered into battle, ready for a fight. As a consequence, Halsey became the face of the Navy and its most attractive public relations phenomenon. Due to his bold tactics and quotable wit, Halsey continues to be a beloved and debated figure. In this balanced biography, historian John Wukovits illuminates the life of a man who ultimately deserves recognition as one the great naval commanders in U.S. history. Europe had Patton; the Pacific had Admiral William "the Bull" Halsey.

The Admirals

Author : Walter R. Borneman
Publisher : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 : 0316202525
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (162 download)

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Download or read book The Admirals written by Walter R. Borneman and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How history's only five-star admirals triumphed in World War II and made the United States the world's dominant sea power. Only four men in American history have been promoted to the five-star rank of Admiral of the Fleet: William Leahy, Ernest King, Chester Nimitz, and William Halsey. These four men were the best and the brightest the navy produced, and together they led the U.S. navy to victory in World War II, establishing the United States as the world's greatest fleet. In The Admirals, award-winning historian Walter R. Borneman tells their story in full detail for the first time. Drawing upon journals, ship logs, and other primary sources, he brings an incredible historical moment to life, showing us how the four admirals revolutionized naval warfare forever with submarines and aircraft carriers, and how these men -- who were both friends and rivals -- worked together to ensure that the Axis fleets lay destroyed on the ocean floor at the end of World War II.

A Sailor's Odyssey

Author : Andrew Browne Cunningham Cunningham of Hyndhope (Viscount)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 798 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book A Sailor's Odyssey written by Andrew Browne Cunningham Cunningham of Hyndhope (Viscount) and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A sailors Odyssey

Author : Andrew Browne Cunningham Cunningham
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 715 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (631 download)

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Download or read book A sailors Odyssey written by Andrew Browne Cunningham Cunningham and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 715 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Sailor's History of the U.S. Navy

Author : Thomas J. Cutler
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
ISBN 13 : 9781591141549
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (415 download)

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Download or read book A Sailor's History of the U.S. Navy written by Thomas J. Cutler and published by Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adopted by the U.S. Navy for issue to all new Sailors, A Sailor's History of the U.S. Navy brings to life the events that have shaped and inspired the Navy of today while highlighting the roles of all Sailors?from seaman to admiral. Rather than focus entirely upon such naval icons as Stephen Decatur and Chester Nimitz, as most histories do, author Thomas J. Cutler, a retired lieutenant commander and former second class petty officer, brings to the forefront the contributions of enlisted people. You'll read about Quartermaster Peter Williams, who steered the ironclad Monitor into hi ...

On Wide Seas

Author : Claude Berube
Publisher : University of Alabama Press
ISBN 13 : 0817321071
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book On Wide Seas written by Claude Berube and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A detailed account of how the US Navy modernized itself between the War of 1812 and the Civil War, through strategic approaches to its personnel, operations, technologies, and policies, among them an emerging officer corps, which sought to professionalize its own ranks, modernize the platforms on which it sailed, and define its own role within national affairs and in the broader global maritime commons"--