With The American Fleet From The Atlantic To The Pacific is a historical book written by Robert Dorsey Jones and first published in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of Jones' travels with the American Fleet from the east coast of the United States to the west coast via the Panama Canal. Jones was a journalist and writer who was given the opportunity to join the fleet and document their journey. The book starts with Jones' departure from Hampton Roads, Virginia, and follows the fleet as they make their way to the Caribbean, through the Panama Canal, and up the west coast to San Francisco. The book provides a firsthand account of life on board the ships, the daily routines of the sailors, and the various ports of call they visited. Jones also provides a detailed description of the Panama Canal, which was still under construction at the time of his journey. He describes the challenges faced by the engineers and workers building the canal and the impact it would have on global shipping once completed. With The American Fleet From The Atlantic To The Pacific is a fascinating account of a significant moment in American history. It provides a unique insight into the workings of the American navy and the challenges they faced during their journey. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, the Panama Canal, or the early 20th century.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.
