| Description |
1 online resource (269 pages). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Flows, migrations, and exchanges
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Flows, migrations, and exchanges.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"As the United States grew into an empire in the late nineteenth century, notions like 'sea power' derived not only from fleets, bases, and decisive battles, but also from a scientific effort to understand and master the ocean environment. Beginning in the early nineteenth century and concluding in the first years of the twentieth, Jason W. Smith tells the story of the rise of the U.S. Navy and the emergence of American ocean empire through its struggle to control nature. In vividly told sketches of exploration, naval officers, war, and, most significantly, the ocean environment, Smith draws together insights from environmental, maritime, military, and naval history, and the history of science and cartography, placing the U.S. Navy's scientific efforts within a broader cultural context"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Cover; Contents; List of Illustrations; Introduction: The Boundless Sea; 1. Wilderness of Waters; 2. Empire of Commerce and Science; 3. The Common Highway; 4. Conquering Old Ocean; 5. 'Twixt the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea; 6. Making War upon the Chart; Epilogue: Controlling the Great Common; Acknowledgments; Notes; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; W. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
United States. Navy -- History.
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United States. Navy. |
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History. |
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United States -- History, Naval.
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United States. |
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Naval history. |
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Nautical charts -- United States -- History.
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Nautical charts. |
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Cartography.
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Cartography. |
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Imperialism and science.
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Imperialism and science. |
| Genre/Form |
History.
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Naval history.
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Electronic books.
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| ISBN |
9781469640464 (electronic book) |
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1469640465 (electronic book) |
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9781469640457 (electronic book) |
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1469640457 (electronic book) |
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9781469640440 |
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1469640449 |
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