Course Of Lectures Upon The Defense Of The Seacoast Of The United States - Henry Larcom Abbot - Bog

""Course of Lectures Upon the Defense of the Seacoast of the United States: Delivered Before the U.S. Naval War College (1888)"" is a book written by Henry Larcom Abbot. The book contains a series of lectures delivered by Abbot before the U.S. Naval War College in 1888, discussing the defense of the seacoast of the United States. Abbot was a prominent military engineer and a veteran of the American Civil War, and his lectures in this book provide detailed information on the strategic and tactical considerations for defending the U.S. coast. The book covers a wide range of topics, including fortifications, artillery, naval strategy, and the use of torpedoes and mines. Abbot's lectures provide valuable insights into the challenges of coastal defense and the strategies that can be employed to protect the United States from potential threats. The book is a valuable resource for military historians, strategists, and anyone interested in the history of American defense 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.