Project Gutenberg 2008-04-22 Public domain in the USA. 202 Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer) 1840 1914 Mahan, Alfred Thayer Mahan, Alfred T. From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life Produced by Bryan Ness, Chris Logan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life" by A. T. Mahan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book presents the author's reflections and observations from his time in the U.S. Navy as it transitioned from sail power to steam power, particularly focusing on his experiences before and during the Civil War. Readers can expect a detailed exploration of naval life, conditions, and the evolution of military sea power during this transformative period. At the start of the book, Mahan introduces himself and provides an insightful background into his family heritage and early upbringing that shaped his perspective on naval affairs. He shares anecdotes from his childhood and his early influences, including his father's esteemed position as a professor at the U.S. Military Academy. The opening portion sets the stage for his subsequent experiences in the navy, particularly highlighting the prevailing attitudes towards naval officers and seamen prior to the Civil War. Mahan notes the significant changes in naval technology and public perception regarding the navy’s role in national security, laying the groundwork for the reflections and narratives that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en United States. 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