The book ""Life of William Robert Mends: Late Director of Transports (1899)"" is a biography written by Bowen Stilon Mends about his father, William Robert Mends. William Robert Mends was a prominent figure in the British navy, serving as the Director of Transports during the mid-1800s. This biography provides a detailed account of Mends' life, including his early years, his naval career, and his contributions to the development of the British transport system. The book also includes personal anecdotes and letters from Mends, giving readers a glimpse into his personality and character. Overall, ""Life of William Robert Mends"" is a fascinating look at the life of a notable figure in British naval history.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.