Book Description

First published in 1900, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the laws and usages of war at sea, as applied by the United States Navy. The author covers a range of topics including the rules of engagement, treatment of prisoners of war, and the use of force in maritime conflict. This is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of naval warfare and the legal framework governing such conflicts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.