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" Break !" By a Naval Officer. (The Fleet. le.

net.)— Although most of this little book was written some years ago, it still gives a stirring description of "how the British seamen prepare for war." Brief picturesque chapters deal with the work of the engine-room and the barbette, prize

firing and coaling ship, steam trials and manning and arming boats. Its republication is timely, as helping us to understand the immense efficiency of the bluejacket.