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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
John Scott Russell John Scott Russell George S. Emmerson Biography of John Scott Russell (1808-1882), a prominent naval architect who was a partner with Brunel in building the "Great Eastern" steamship, and made significant contributions to naval architect… OL1640579W
David Bushnell and his turtle David Bushnell and his turtle June Swanson A biography of the eithteenth-century Connecticut farmer who invented the submarine first used in naval warfare during the American Revolution. OL3924638W
Capt. Nat Herreshoff, the wizard of Bristol Capt. Nat Herreshoff, the wizard of Bristol L. Francis Herreshoff A famous boat designer writes an homage to his father and mentor, Nathanael Herreshoff (pronounced 'hair-a-sof'), and family life in Bristol, Rhode Island. The inspired reader is sure to make a pilg… OL6337709W