Research Catalog

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Description

1. xv, 46, [1] p. incl. front., illus.; 22 cm.

Subject

1. Collisions at sea > Prevention
2. Bats

Contents

1. Introduction.--A new system for preventing collisions at sea.--A sixth sense [in bats].--The application of the sixth sense to ships.--Some remarks on the operation and use of the appratus.--Icebergs.

Call number

1. VXC p.v. 48, no. 5

Note

1. "Experiments without cruelty": 1 leaf inserted at end.
2. "Additional notes relating to bats": fold. leaf laid in.

Author

1. Maxim, Hiram S. (Hiram Stevens), 1840-1916.

Title

1. A new system for preventing collisions at sea, by Sir Hiram S. Maxim.

Imprint

1. London, New York [etc.] Printed for the author by Cassell and company, limited, 1912.

LCCN

1. 22000204

Research call number

1. VXC p.v. 48, no. 5