Reseña del libro "Submarine: The Autobiography of Simon Lake (en Inglés)"
Submarine: The Autobiography of Simon Lake is a memoir written by Simon Lake himself, detailing his life and achievements as an inventor and engineer in the early 20th century. Lake is known for his pioneering work in the development of submarines, having designed and built the first successful submarine in the United States in 1894. In this book, Lake recounts his early years growing up in New Jersey, his fascination with machinery and engineering, and his early attempts at building submarines. He goes on to describe his many successes and failures in the field of submarine design, including his work on the Argonaut, the Protector, and the Explorer, among others. Lake also discusses his involvement in various important events of his time, such as the Spanish-American War and World War I, during which he played a crucial role in the development of submarine technology. Throughout the book, Lake provides detailed technical descriptions of his inventions and the challenges he faced in bringing them to fruition. Overall, Submarine: The Autobiography of Simon Lake is a fascinating account of one man's lifelong passion for invention and engineering, and his contributions to the field of submarine technology. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of submarines and the early days of naval warfare.This is a new release of the original 1938 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
