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100 1 _aBuell, Augustus C.,
_d1847-1904
245 1 4 _aThe Memoirs of Charles H. Cramp
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-05-03
508 _aE-text prepared by deaurider, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"The Memoirs of Charles H. Cramp" by Augustus C. Buell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and contributions of Charles Henry Cramp, a prominent figure in naval architecture and shipbuilding during a transformative period in America's maritime history. It captures his personal journey alongside the evolution of naval engineering, linking his professional milestones to key historical events and technological advancements. The opening of the memoir establishes the impressive scope of Cramp's life, highlighting his significance in the shipbuilding industry from colonial times to the late 19th century. It discusses the early development of shipbuilding in Philadelphia and the role of innovative figures like Paul Jones, setting a foundation for Cramp's eventual rise in the field. The text delves into the historical context of naval architecture, illustrating Philadelphia's importance as a shipbuilding hub, and introduces Cramp's family lineage, which was steeped in this trade. As readers embark on this memoir, they gain an appreciation for both Cramp's achievements and the rich narrative of American naval history that unfolds throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCramp, Charles Henry, 1828-1913
653 _aNaval architects -- United States -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57081
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