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

Sep 4, 2015

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins

A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins

1869–1952

An early wireless experimenter who turned big scientific ideas into lively, hands-on books for general readers. His work helped introduce generations of young amateurs to radio, chemistry, mechanics, and other practical sciences.

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Virgil D. (Virgil Dewey) Collins

1898–1953

Remembered for lively early-20th-century books that explained science, military life, and practical subjects to young readers, this American writer worked in a clear, hands-on style. His books capture a moment when technology and modern industry were being introduced as exciting new frontiers.

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