To Master the Boundless Sea: The U.S. Navy, the Marine Environment, and the Cartography of Empire (Flows, Migrations, and Exchanges)
$15.93
Description
Book Synopsis: 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.
By recasting and deepening our understanding of the U.S. Navy and the United States at sea, Smith brings to the fore the overlooked work of naval hydrographers, surveyors, and cartographers. In the nautical chart's soundings, names, symbols, and embedded narratives, Smith recounts the largely untold story of a young nation looking to extend its power over the boundless sea.
Details
Looking to immerse yourself in a compelling historical narrative that explores the rise of the U.S. Navy and the vast ocean empire it sought to conquer? Look no further than To Master the Boundless Sea: The U.S. Navy, the Marine Environment, and the Cartography of Empire. Written by Jason W. Smith, this captivating book delves into the scientific efforts undertaken by the U.S. Navy to understand and tame the unpredictable ocean environment.
Through vivid sketches of exploration, naval officers, and decisive battles, Smith takes you on a remarkable journey that intertwines environmental, maritime, and military history. By shedding light on the overlooked work of naval hydrographers, surveyors, and cartographers, this book brings to the forefront the intricate narratives embedded in nautical charts. Discover a young nation's compelling quest to extend its power over the boundless sea.
With Smith's expertise in historical research and his ability to craft a gripping story, To Master the Boundless Sea not only educates but also entertains. Dive into this immersive reading experience that offers a fresh perspective on the U.S. Navy and its relationship with the ocean. Unleash your curiosity and embark on a voyage through time, where every chapter holds a captivating tale waiting to be discovered.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to enrich your knowledge of American history and the maritime world. Experience the brilliance of To Master the Boundless Sea: The U.S. Navy, the Marine Environment, and the Cartography of Empire today!
Discover More Best Sellers in Arctic & Antarctica
Shop Arctic & Antarctica
Arctic & Antarctica - Farthest North: The Incredible Three-Year Voyage to the Frozen Latitudes of the North (Modern Library Exploration)
Stampede: Gold Fever and Disaster in the Klondike
Arctic & Antarctica - Stampede: Gold Fever and Disaster in the Klondike
Empire of Ice and Stone: The Disastrous and Heroic Voyage of the Karluk
Arctic & Antarctica - Empire of Ice and Stone: The Disastrous and Heroic Voyage of the Karluk
Arctic & Antarctica - North To The Orient: A Timeless Aviation Classic and National Book Award Winner ― A Memoir of Exploration in the 1930s (Harvest Book)
Against the Ice: The Classic Arctic Survival Story
Arctic & Antarctica - Against the Ice: The Classic Arctic Survival Story
In the Land of White Death : An Epic Story of Survival in the Siberian Arctic
Arctic & Antarctica - In the Land of White Death : An Epic Story of Survival in the Siberian Arctic
Beyond the Trees: A Journey Alone Across Canada's Arctic
Arctic & Antarctica - Beyond the Trees: A Journey Alone Across Canada's Arctic
