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St. Nicholas [serial] (1873)

Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 55

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24 PRACTICAL MECHANICS FOR BOYS [Nov., greater than that of the battle-ship—that is, theircoal- and oil-supply and general maintenance ar-rangements are larger, permitting them to steamgreater distances without going into port. … them to fight. Indeed, it would almost appearthat the day of the armored cruiser is over; thatcruisers in the future will either be, battle-cruis-ers, or light cruisers possessing tremendous speed, which will enable them to do their work and getaway from the powerful shipswhen cornered. Protected…

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