From Sail to Steam: Recollections of Naval Life
Author: first_name: Alfred Thayer
last_name: Mahan
Language: English
Year: 1907

Alfred Thayer Mahan, American historian and author, whose <i>The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783</i> became instrumental in the formation of naval strategy by many nations in the 20th century, here recounts his observations and experiences over forty years of active duty as a naval officer. (Summary by Delmar H. Dolbier)