The Boys' Book of Submarines

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The Boys' Book of Submarines

by A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins, Virgil D. (Virgil Dewey) Collins

EN·~3 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total

THE BOYS’ BOOK OF SUBMARINES

0:44

A WORD TO YOU

2:32

ILLUSTRATIONS

1:21

THE BOYS’ BOOK OF SUBMARINES

0:01

CHAPTER I THE FIRST OF THE SUBMARINES

19:54

CHAPTER II HOW TO MAKE AND WORK A MODEL SUBMARINE

28:48

CHAPTER III HOW A REAL SUBMARINE IS MADE AND WORKS

24:01

CHAPTER IV THE HEART OF THE SUBMARINE

18:32

CHAPTER V MAKING AND SHOOTING THE TORPEDO

26:30

CHAPTER VI MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER

13:32

Description

Dive into the world of under‑sea adventure with this hands‑on guide that explains how submarines work, why they matter, and how they shaped the great conflict of the early twentieth century. Filled with clear diagrams, photographs of real vessels, and step‑by‑step instructions, the book shows young readers the inner mechanics of hulls, engines, periscopes and torpedoes, turning complex engineering into an accessible story.

Beyond the technical details, the author invites listeners to build their own model submarine and torpedo, encouraging curiosity and a sense of accomplishment. Historical anecdotes about early U‑boats and modern American craft illustrate the evolution of these daring machines, while vivid descriptions of crew life bring the subject to life. Perfect for budding engineers and history enthusiasts, the narration makes the silent hunters of the deep both understandable and exciting.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (224K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2015-09-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins

A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins

1869–1952

An early radio experimenter who turned science into lively reading, he wrote dozens of books and articles that invited young readers and hobbyists to build, test, and imagine. His work helped make new technologies like wireless telephony feel exciting and approachable.

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Virgil D. (Virgil Dewey) Collins

1898–1953

An early 20th-century American writer who helped turn science, war, and business topics into lively reading for young people. His books capture the curiosity and practical spirit of the World War I era and the decades that followed.

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