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Time tamed : the remarkable story of humanity's quest to measure time /Nicholas Foulkes. ''For more than 25,000 years, mankind has sought to understand and measure the passing of time, in the process creating some of the most remarkable and beautiful timepieces. Now, in Nicholas Foulkes's lavishly illustrated book, the battle to tame time is brought vividly to life. From the baboon bone dating back to the palaeolithic era that marked the lunar cycle and on to the 3500-year-old water clock at Karnak, from our earliest days mankind has sought to track the passing of time. More recently, the struggles to measure longitude and to create a workable train timetable across the vast, open expanse of the United States have inspired new developments. In Time Tamed, Nicholas Foulkes reveals how we have done this by focusing on some of the most significant developments in timekeeping across the ages. He also highlights the most stunning and lavish clocks and watches in history - from Big Ben to Rolex - for telling the time has never been purely about function, but also about design. The book is filled with remarkable tales, from the 14th century monk in St Albans who created one of the first mechanical clocks to the Holy Roman Emperor who built a clock into an automated ship that fired a cannon to summon guests to dinner. More recently, there was the Surrey woman who used a Napoleonic era watch to 'deliver' the accurate time to London shopkeepers in the wartime era of Churchill, or the Swiss denture maker who solved a tricky problem for the Indian Raj's polo players. Time Tamed is a book you'll want to spend many hours enjoying.''--Provided by the publisher. 2019. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 681.11309

The world's war : forgotten soldiers of empire /David Olusoga. "The story of how Europe's Great War became the World's War - a multi-racial, multi-national struggle fought in Africa and Asia as well as in Europe, which pulled men and resources from across the globe. As vivid and moving as it is revelatory and authoritative, The World's War explores the experiences and sacrifices of 4 million non-European, non-white people whose stories have remained too long in the shadows."--Provided by the publisher. 2019. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 940.412

The making of King James II: the formative years of a fallen king James II reigned from 1685, following the death of his brother Charles II, until 1688, when he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution. He was the last Roman Catholic monarch of England. He was a loyal and valuable lieutenant to Charles II. Before becoming king he held many important positions and exercised a great deal of power and patronage. However, on ascending to the throne he failed to harness political support and did not present an acceptable public image to his subjects. James II's obstinate and authoritarian behaviour lead to him being regarded as 'an impolitick prince'. Previously it has been suggested that his personality when king was the result of physical or mental degeneration. This book is the result of detailed research into James II's life before he became king and concludes that the flaws in his personality and behaviour were present from the start. The book has a small selection of black and white illustrations, mainly portraits of James II. There are extensive notes, a bibliography and an index. 2000 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92JamesII

Last voyage to Wewak : a tale of the sea, West Africa to the South Pacific /Simon J. Hall. "This is a thought-provoking work, capturing the march of time which overtook the maritime world in the last quarter of the 20th century. The final crumbling of the British register caused officers like Hall to find themselves in a strange new world, sailing under flags of convenience with all the old certainties of life at sea having vanished. There is both sadness and a rage at seeing a way of life disappear forever under the wheels of commerce, made more poignant by the author himself swallowing the anchor and moving on. Expelled from Indonesia as an undesirable, medically discharged in Honolulu, confined in Nigeria, Hall's turbulent life takes him from West Africa to Japan, from Europe to the Persian Gulf to the South Pacific. At last a Master Mariner, he serves on one last break-bulk general cargo ship, before transferring to the new maritime world. The prose is as elegantly expressed as in his earlier works. Wistful, unvarnished, droll, in powerless rage against the changes, this is an important companion to Hall's previous acclaimed books, a fine work that captures, in arresting style, the life of men who go down to the sea in ships."-- [2017] • BOOK • 1 copy available. 910.4/5092

Shadow over the Atlantic : the Luftwaffe and the U-boats: 1943-45 /Robert Forsyth. German U-boats were the scourge of Allied merchant and military shipping in the Atlantic during World War II, threatening to isolate and then starve the UK out of the War. As Germany's war against the Allied convoys intensified in late 1943, German Admiral Karl Dèonitz called upon the Luftwaffe to provide a long-range spotting and shadowing unit to act as 'eyes' for his U-boats. Equipped with big, four-engined Junkers Ju 290s fitted out with advanced search radar and other maritime 'ELINT' (electronic intelligence) devices, Fernaufklèarungsgruppe (FAGr) 5 'Atlantik' undertook a distant, isolated campaign far out into the Atlantic and thousands of miles away from its home base in western France. The information generated and reported back to Dèonitz's headquarters was vital to the efforts of the U-boats, and FAGr 5's 'shadowing' missions were assigned priority in terms of skilled crews, supplies and equipment.This book tells for the first time the fascinating story of the formation and operations of FAGr 5 'Atlantik', drawing on never-before-published historical records of the unit that accounted for the reporting and destruction of thousands of tons of Allied shipping. 2017. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 940.544(26:43)

Walter Ralegh : architect of empire /Alan Gallay. "Sir Walter Ralegh was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth. She showered him with estates and political appointments. He envisioned her becoming empress of a universal empire. She gave him the opportunity to lead the way. In Walter Ralegh, Alan Gallay shows that, while Ralegh may be best known for founding the failed Roanoke colony, his historical importance vastly exceeds that enterprise. Inspired by the mystical religious philosophy of hermeticism, Ralegh led English attempts to colonize in North America, South America, and Ireland. He believed that the answer to English fears of national decline resided overseas -- and that colonialism could be achieved without conquest. Gallay reveals how Ralegh launched the English Empire and an era of colonization that shaped Western history for centuries after his death".--Provided by the publisher. 2019. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92RALEGH

Ulster's ships & quaysides : a photographic record /Robert Anderson, Ian Wilson. ''This collection of images record a connection with ships and the sea and a lifestyle which has largely disappeared This book catalogues the ever changing maritime heritage from the late 40's to date. Gone are the days when boys could walk down a quay side and banter with the Dockers, the World has become a very different place in a very short time.''--Provided by the publisher. 2011. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 387.509416

Battle in the Baltic ; Steve Dunn. ''Though for most participants World War I ended on 11 November 1918, the Royal Navy found itself, despite four years of slaughter and war weariness, fighting a fierce and brutal battle in the Baltic Sea against Bolshevik Russia in an attempt to protect the fragile independence of the newly liberated states of Estonia and Latvia. This new book by Steve R. Dunn describes the events of those two years when Royal Navy ships and men, under the command of Rear Admiral Alexander-Sinclair, found themselves in a maelstrom of chaos and conflicting loyalties, and facing multiple opponents. Today few people are aware of this exhausting campaign and the sacrifices made by Royal Navy sailors, but the pages of this book retell their exciting but forgotten stories.''--Provided by the publisher. 2020. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 947.0841

A scientific, historical, and commercial survey of the harbour and Port of London : containing accounts of its history, priveleges, functions and government ; its extent, divisions and jurisdictions ; tidal and other observations ; accompanied by plans and details of the port, its docks, gates and machinery /by James Elmes. Elmes, James 1838. • RARE-OVER • 2 copies available. 094:627.2(421)

The fatal shore : a history of the transportation of convicts to Australia, 1787-1868 /Robert Hughes A history of the transportation of convicts from Britain to Australia, including Tasmania (Van Dieman's Land) and Norfolk Island. The author covers the background and context for the introduction of the system following Captain Cook's visits. Beginning with the arrival of the first fleet on 26 January 1788 and closing with the arrival of the last convict ship in January 1868, the author examines the voyages and background of the convicts on board as well as the impact of their arrival on the aborigine populations of the time and the growth and development of white settlement. Life in the settlements, the work of the convicts for the Government and free settlers under the assignment system, and their impact on the economy are also detailed. Further chapters cover the role of women in the new settlements, absconding convicts and the growth of campaigning movements such as the Anti-Transportation League advocating the termination of the system. The text is supported by maps, illustrations and a full bibliography. 1987 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 994.02

The grey wolves of Eriboll / David M. Hird. An overview of the role which Loch Eriboll played in the German U-Boat surrender at the end of the Second World War. The author combines a narrative of events alongside extensive use of primary sources written by Allied and German soliders during the surrender and the escorting of U-boats to Loch Eriboll. Also provided is a detailed list of the U-boats sent to Eriboll as well as a brief summary of their service, photographs taken during the operation, a short bibliography for further reading, and a series of brief appendices detailing the history of Allied crafts involved. 2010. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 940.451.2(411)"1945"

Sealink British ferries. "Sealink's antecedents go back to the packet boats of the days before steam. The invention of the steam engine greatly assisted the development of the railways and led to the growth of the packet boats. The private railway companies recognised the need for an integrated transport system which included operating services across the sea routes. The Big Four railway companies were nationalised in 1948 and their shipping services came under the control of the British Transport ommission. In 1968 a Shipping and International Services Division of the British Railways Board was formed. This separate division operated under the brand name of Sealink. In 1979 the assets of the Shipping and International Services Division were transferred to Sealink UK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary company. With a wealth of previously unpublished images, Ian Collard tells the fascinating story of this unique shipping company."--Provided by the publisher. 2019. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 347.792SEALINK

The Endurance : Shackleton's legendary Antarctic expedition /Caroline Alexander. An account of Shackleton's famous Antarctic exhibition aboard The Endurance. The author makes use of previously unpublished photographs of the expedition's photographer Frank Hurley to construct a visually driven narrative of the expedition. She combines the use of the photographs with her own narrative of events, as well as extensive use of the diaries and letters from members of the expedition. Several texts for further reading are listed in the author's acknowledgements. 1998. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 910.4(99)"1914/1916"

Virginia in the War of 1812 / Christopher M. Bonin. "Virginia saw significant action during the War of 1812, from the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair to the defense of Norfolk against British invaders. A largely forgotten conflict, the war played an important role in the history of the United States. Drawing on primary and secondary sources, the author provides an in-depth portrait of the "Old Dominion" at war"-- [2018] • BOOK • 1 copy available. 973.5/23

Maritime Australia. a pictorial record /by David Hammond. Hammond, David. 1996. • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 627.21(946)

Lincoln's admiral : the civil war campaigns of David Farragut An account of the naval campaigns led by US Navy Admiral Farragut during the American Civil War. The author focuses almost exclusively on Farragut's Civil War career. However, the book does open with a detailed chapter outlining Farragut's naval experience prior to the Civil War. The book contains detailed chapters regarding Farragut's famous engagements during the Civil War, such as New Orleans in 1862 as well as Mobile Bay in 1864. The book contains a series of black and white photographs taken in the Civil War, as well as maps of battles. The author has also included a detailed bibliography with a wide range of texts for further reading. 1997 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.49"1861/1865"(73)

In the hurricane's eye : the genius of George Washington and the victory at Yorktown /Nathaniel Philbrick. "In the fall of 1780, after five frustrating years of war, George Washington had come to realize that the only way to defeat the British Empire was with the help of the French navy. But as he had learned after two years of trying, coordinating his army's movements with those of a fleet of warships based thousands of miles away was next to impossible. And then, on September 5, 1781, the impossible happened. Recognized today as one of the most important naval engagements in the history of the world, the Battle of the Chesapeake--fought without a single American ship--made the subsequent victory of the Americans at Yorktown a virtual inevitability. In a narrative that moves from Washington's headquarters on the Hudson River, to the wooded hillside in North Carolina where Nathanael Greene fought Lord Cornwallis to a vicious draw, to Lafayette's brilliant series of maneuvers across Tidewater Virginia, Philbrick details the epic and suspenseful year through to its triumphant conclusion. A riveting and wide-ranging story, full of dramatic, unexpected turns, In the Hurricane's Eye reveals that the fate of the American Revolution depended, in the end, on Washington and the sea."--Jacket flap. [2018] • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.49"1781"(755)

Brasil-Costa Norte : cartografia portuguesa vetustissima /Capitao-de-Fragata Max Justo Guedes Guedes, Max Justo 1968 • OVERSIZE • 3 copies available. 92Vicente

ABP Ports Handbook 2000 Associated British Ports. 2000. • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 627.2(42)"2000"

On the line : the story of the Greenwich Meridian ''Provides clear explanations about latitude and longitude and the world's time zones. Offers a succinct history of the Meridian Line and its importance in defining international time standards. Breaks down complex topics into manageable articles, with fun trivia to aid understanding. This insightful, concise guide reveals why international time standards are based around the Greenwich meridian - Longitude 0 - where east meets west, and the important discoveries made at Greenwich that led to time as we know it.''--Provided by the publisher. • BOOK • 3 copies available. 529.771

Victorian and Edwardian canals from old photographs / introd. and commentaries by D.D. Gladwin. 1976. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 626.1(42)

Glasgow's river / Brian D. Osborne, Iain Quinn and Donald Robertson. Osborne, Brian D. [1996] • BOOK • 1 copy available. 941.443

French battleships 1914-45 / Ryan K. Noppen ; illustrated by Paul Wright. "On September 1, 1910, France became the last great naval power to lay down a dreadnought battleship, the Courbet. The ensuing Courbet and Bretagne-class dreadnoughts had a relatively quiet World War I, spending most of it at anchor off the entrance to the Adriatic, keeping watch over the Austro-Hungarian fleet. The constraints of the Washington Naval Treaty prevented new battleships being built until the 1930s, with the innovative Dunkerque-class and excellent Richelieu-class of battleships designed to counter new German designs. After the fall of France in 1940, the dreadnoughts and fast battleships of the Marine Nationale had the unique experience of firing against German, Italian, British, and American targets during the war. This authoritative study examines these fascinating ships, using detailed colour plates and historical photographs, taking them from their inception before World War I, through their service in World War II including the scuttling of the French fleet at Toulon in 1943, and the service of Richelieu in the war against Japan."--Provided by the publisher. 2019. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 623.821.2(44)"1914/1945"

Fleet Air Arm and Royal Naval Air Service in 100 objects. "Only six years after man had successfully flown for the first time with controlled, powered flight in 1903, the Royal Navy could already see the potential of taking flying machines to sea. Initially used to extend the view from the ship's crow's nest, the aircraft at sea would become one of the most influential strides forward in the history of the Royal Navy. From aircraft and technology to training, language and recreation, the flying branch of the Royal Navy has long had its own specific set of objects, rules and traditions. Delving in to the official archives of the Fleet Air Arm Museum and the wider National Museum of the Royal Navy, David Morris tells this incredible story through a selection of 100 significant objects."--Provided by the publisher. 2019. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 359.38(42)

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