
audiobook
by A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins, Virgil D. (Virgil Dewey) Collins
THE BOYS’ BOOK OF SUBMARINES
A WORD TO YOU
ILLUSTRATIONS
THE BOYS’ BOOK OF SUBMARINES
CHAPTER I THE FIRST OF THE SUBMARINES
CHAPTER II HOW TO MAKE AND WORK A MODEL SUBMARINE
CHAPTER III HOW A REAL SUBMARINE IS MADE AND WORKS
CHAPTER IV THE HEART OF THE SUBMARINE
CHAPTER V MAKING AND SHOOTING THE TORPEDO
CHAPTER VI MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER
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.
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.

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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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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by A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins

by A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins

by A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins

by A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins

by A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins

by A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins

by A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins

by United States. Department of Defense