From John W. Doull, Bookseller, Dartmouth, NS, Canada
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PERING, Richard. A Reply to Some Strictures in the Quarterly Review (No. XIX) on Indian-Built Ships ; To Which are Annexed, Economical Recommendations for Effectually Preserving the British Navy on the Return of Peace, whereby Millions of Money may be Saved to the Country! Plymouth-Dock: Printed and Published by Congdon and Hearle, 1814. Pp 62. 8vo, stitched wraps. A document that treats two chief controversies: first, that of the relative advantages of treenails and copper fasteners for naval shipbuilding (a discussion engendered by the Royal William disaster), in which the author argues the superiority of copper bolts; second, that of the best method of maintaining warships in times of peace, with the author arguing for a massive system of protected slips. Rubbing and nicking to edges, small ink-stain to title-page, light thumbing to a few leaves, else vg. 350.00. Seller Inventory # 42212
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Title: Reply to Some Strictures in the Quarterly ...
Publisher: Congdon and Hearle, 1814,
Binding: Soft cover
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