The Sea Traders - Hurd, Archibald
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This riveting account of the sea traders who sailed the world's oceans in the age of sail is a must-read for fans of maritime history. Hurd's comprehensive study covers everything from the economics of the trade to the daily life and culture of the crews. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate)…mehr

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This riveting account of the sea traders who sailed the world's oceans in the age of sail is a must-read for fans of maritime history. Hurd's comprehensive study covers everything from the economics of the trade to the daily life and culture of the crews. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Archibald Hurd was a British novelist and writer renowned for his perceptive essays on military and naval matters. Hurd, born in 1869, began his career as a journalist, writing pieces for numerous newspapers and periodicals. He later acquired renowned for his nautical skills, serving as the naval correspondent for "The Morning Post" and "The Daily Telegraph." Hurd's significant writings include "The German Fleet," a thorough study of the German Navy released in 1913. Hurd's book delves deeply into the development, capabilities, and strategic consequences of German naval forces prior to World War I. Hurd, using his considerable research and direct understanding of naval affairs, provides insights into the technological improvements, organizational structure, and geopolitical objectives fueling Germany's naval expansion. "The German Fleet" examines different facets of the German Navy, including battleships, cruisers, submarines, and naval bases, as well as the personalities and policies that shape German naval policy. Hurd's careful analysis sheds light on Germany and Britain's burgeoning maritime rivalry, emphasizing the challenges and ramifications for British naval superiority.