John a Rodgaard (72 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Vg+. First Ediiton. 299 pages. Maroon binding with gold lettering on spine. 29 B/W illustrations. Light scratches to Dust Jacket front cover. Photos of book on request.

Condition: Fine. First Edition. Washington, D.C.: Potomic Books, Inc., (2005). 1st Edition. xvi, 299 p. Hardbound with DJ. A bright and clean copy. Fine/Fine.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Cloth. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. Black & white illustrations. 299 pages including index.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Softcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Book Edition. (Barnsley): Seaforth Publishing, (2024). First Book Edition. Large 8vo. viii,456pp, Index. Softcover, fine condition. Illustrated with b&w photographs, maps and plans. Built at the end of World War I, the HMS Venomous was one of 67 V&W destroyers that "played a key role in the struggle to keep the sea lanes open in the Atlantic, Home Waters and the Mediterranean" during World War II. ISBN 9781036112349; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 456 pages.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Very good in lightly edgeworn dust jacket First Edition hardbound.

Paperback. Condition: New. The Trafalgar Chronicle is the publication of choice for new research on the Georgian era navy, sometimes called 'Nelson's Navy'. Its scope extends to the maritime world of 1714 to 1837. In this volume, authors from five countries provide tales of adventure, battles, conquests and intrigue that span the world's oceans, taking readers to the UK, the US, South America, Venice, France, the Caribbean, South Africa and the Ionian Islands.The theme for this New Series 9 is naval intelligence in the Georgian era. The contributions include two articles on the methods of gathering naval intelligence - one by author Steve Maffeo who has written the definitive book on the subject. Two articles explore how Nelson and Rodney respectively applied naval intelligence in their missions. Three articles about intelligence agents follow, including a featured monograph on Baron d'Imbert, a royalist spy during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.Biographical portraits include a discussion of Duckworth's dilemma of choosing between his mission in the Caribbean and safeguarding the health of his men from the threat of yellow fever. The tale of Joshua Penny tells of a Royal Navy sailor who deserted and found refuge in a cave in South Africa. A third article documents the last survivors of the Battle of Trafalgar as they reached their final years.Five more articles of general interest cover a range of topics, to include the parliamentary debates concerning the War of 1812, the cruise of the US Frigate Essex, copper bottoms on Royal Navy ships, political wranglings in South America, and the origin of the name of Villeneuve's flagship, Bucentaure. This richly illustrated, peer reviewed, scholarly journal of naval history is a 'must-read' for all enthusiasts and historians of the Age of Sail.**'Well written, well researched, well-illustrated, this is a publication that will both delight and inform. A most enjoyable read.' D J Paul in Naval Review****'The Chronicle is a wonderful collection of articles, and a delight to dip into.' ****Warship World**.

Paperback. Condition: New. The Trafalgar Chronicle is the publication of choice for new research on the Georgian era navy, sometimes called 'Nelson's Navy'. Its scope extends to the maritime world of 1714 to 1837. In this volume, authors from five countries provide tales of adventure, battles, conquests and intrigue that span the world's oceans, taking readers to the UK, the US, South America, Venice, France, the Caribbean, South Africa and the Ionian Islands.The theme for this New Series 9 is naval intelligence in the Georgian era. The contributions include two articles on the methods of gathering naval intelligence - one by author Steve Maffeo who has written the definitive book on the subject. Two articles explore how Nelson and Rodney respectively applied naval intelligence in their missions. Three articles about intelligence agents follow, including a featured monograph on Baron d'Imbert, a royalist spy during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.Biographical portraits include a discussion of Duckworth's dilemma of choosing between his mission in the Caribbean and safeguarding the health of his men from the threat of yellow fever. The tale of Joshua Penny tells of a Royal Navy sailor who deserted and found refuge in a cave in South Africa. A third article documents the last survivors of the Battle of Trafalgar as they reached their final years.Five more articles of general interest cover a range of topics, to include the parliamentary debates concerning the War of 1812, the cruise of the US Frigate Essex, copper bottoms on Royal Navy ships, political wranglings in South America, and the origin of the name of Villeneuve's flagship, Bucentaure. This richly illustrated, peer reviewed, scholarly journal of naval history is a 'must-read' for all enthusiasts and historians of the Age of Sail.**'Well written, well researched, well-illustrated, this is a publication that will both delight and inform. A most enjoyable read.' D J Paul in Naval Review****'The Chronicle is a wonderful collection of articles, and a delight to dip into.' ****Warship World**.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Trafalgar Chronicle is the publication of choice for new research on the Georgian era navy, sometimes called 'Nelson's Navy'. Its scope extends to the maritime world of 1714 to 1837. In this volume, authors from five countries provide tales of adventure, battles, conquests and intrigue that span the world's oceans, taking readers to the UK, the US, South America, Venice, France, the Caribbean, South Africa and the Ionian Islands. The theme for this New Series 9 is naval intelligence in the Georgian era. The contributions include two articles on the methods of gathering naval intelligence one by author Steve Maffeo who has written the definitive book on the subject. Two articles explore how Nelson and Rodney respectively applied naval intelligence in their missions. Three articles about intelligence agents follow, including a featured monograph on Baron d'Imbert, a royalist spy during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Biographical portraits include a discussion of Duckworth's dilemma of choosing between his mission in the Caribbean and safeguarding the health of his men from the threat of yellow fever. The tale of Joshua Penny tells of a Royal Navy sailor who deserted and found refuge in a cave in South Africa. A third article documents the last survivors of the Battle of Trafalgar as they reached their final years. Five more articles of general interest cover a range of topics, to include the parliamentary debates concerning the War of 1812, the cruise of the US Frigate Essex, copper bottoms on Royal Navy ships, political wranglings in South America, and the origin of the name of Villeneuve's flagship, Bucentaure. This richly illustrated, peer reviewed, scholarly journal of naval history is a 'must-read' for all enthusiasts and historians of the Age of Sail. 'Well written, well researched, well-illustrated, this is a publication that will both delight and inform. A most enjoyable read.' - D J Paul in Naval Review 'The Chronicle is a wonderful collection of articles, and a delight to dip into.' - Warship World AUTHORS: Before turning to research and writing, Captain John A Rodgaard served for 41 years with the US Navy, including 29 years as an intelligence officer. He co-authored A Call to the Sea, the biography of Captain Charles Stewart of the USS Constitution, and is now the Chairman of the 1805 Club and edits The Trafalgar Chronicle with Judith Pearson who is an experienced editor. 12 colour, 85 b/w illustrations Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Trafalgar Chronicle is the publication of choice for new research on the maritime world of the Georgian era, from 1714 to 1837. This journal is known for its rich illustrations consisting of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century art, and for the noteworthy credentials of the contributors, all of whom demonstrate a passion for naval history. This 2025 issue honors the 220th anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the US Navy, with the theme Naval Leadership in the Georgian Era. Here, readers will find essays about the unique and far-reaching ways in which naval officers and administrators of the age of sail made crucial decisions and took often-courageous actions affecting their futures, their men, their fleets, their enemies, combat tactics and strategies, policies and regulations, and naval doctrine itself. Historians from five countries have contributed biographical portraits of naval officers at sea as they planned the disposition of their forces, prepared for battle, and adjusted their tactics. Additional articles provide analyses of naval leadership at the administrative level, in terms of policy and international relations. For general interest, this issue carries five articles on rarely-considered nuggets of Royal Navy history in the Georgian era: miniature ships, swords and dirks, naval magazines of the day, and war's impact on a small seaside community, as well as how the Royal Navy faced the arduous task of establishing a garrison and gun battery on an island that was little more than a rock in the sea. Historical research requires travel, correspondence, and hours pouring over relevant books, records, documents and newspapers, and searching for interconnected facts in archives, museums, churches, libraries, and websites. Contributors to the Trafalgar Chronicle perform these tasks in a manner that is commendable and much appreciated by all our readers. 'Well written, well researched, well-illustrated, this is a publication that will both delight and inform. A most enjoyable read.' D J Paul in Naval Review 'The Chronicle is a wonderful collection of articles, and a delight to dip into.' Warship World AUTHOR: Before turning to research and writing, Captain John A Rodgaard served for 41 years with the US Navy, including 29 years as an intelligence officer. He co-authored A Call to the Sea, the biography of Captain Charles Stewart of the USS Constitution, and is now the Chairman of the 1805 Club and edits The Trafalgar Chronicle with Judith Pearson who is an experienced editor.Judith Pearson. 90 colour and b/w paintings and line drawings The Trafalgar Chronicle is the publication of choice for new research on the maritime world of the Georgian era, from 1714 to 1837. This journal is known for its rich illustrations consisting of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century art, and for the noteworthy credentials of the contributors, all of whom demonstrate a passion for naval history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

paperback. Condition: New. *Brand new* Ships from USA.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. 2024. paperback. . . . . .

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:9781399078085.

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Condition: New. Paperback, b/w map, table/figures, 8vo.

Condition: New. 2024. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 208 pages. 8.25x5.75x8.27 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: New. The Trafalgar Chronicle is the publication of choice for new research on the maritime world of the Georgian era, from 1714 to 1837. This journal is known for its rich illustrations consisting of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century art, and for the noteworthy credentials of the contributors, all of whom demonstrate a passion for naval history. This 2025 issue honors the 220th anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the US Navy, with the theme Naval Leadership in the Georgian Era. Here, readers will find essays about the unique and far-reaching ways in which naval officers and administrators of the age of sail made crucial decisions and took often-courageous actions affecting their futures, their men, their fleets, their enemies, combat tactics and strategies, policies and regulations, and naval doctrine itself. Historians from five countries have contributed biographical portraits of naval officers at sea as they planned the disposition of their forces, prepared for battle, and adjusted their tactics. Additional articles provide analyses of naval leadership at the administrative level, in terms of policy and international relations. For general interest, this issue carries five articles on rarely-considered nuggets of Royal Navy history in the Georgian era: miniature ships, swords and dirks, naval magazines of the day, and war's impact on a small seaside community, as well as how the Royal Navy faced the arduous task of establishing a garrison and gun battery on an island that was little more than a rock in the sea. Historical research requires travel, correspondence, and hours pouring over relevant books, records, documents and newspapers, and searching for interconnected facts in archives, museums, churches, libraries, and websites. Contributors to the Trafalgar Chronicle perform these tasks in a manner that is commendable and much appreciated by all our readers. 'Well written, well researched, well-illustrated, this is a publication that will both delight and inform. A most enjoyable read.' D J Paul in Naval Review 'The Chronicle is a wonderful collection of articles, and a delight to dip into.' Warship World.

Condition: New. 2024. paperback. . . . . .