The Commodores' Signal Book And Vade Mecum (1874)

The Commodores������� Signal Book and Vade Mecum is a book written by Thomas Manning and was published in 1874. The book is a comprehensive guide for naval officers and sailors on how to communicate using signals. It contains a list of various signals that can be used to convey messages between ships, including flag signals, sound signals, and light signals. The book also includes a section on naval tactics and maneuvers, as well as instructions on how to navigate and anchor a ship. The Vade Mecum section of the book is a collection of useful information for sailors, including tables of weights and measures, a glossary of nautical terms, and instructions on how to use navigational instruments. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of naval communication and tactics.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.