The book ""Life Of Vice-Admiral Sir George Tryon"" by Charles Cooper Penrose Fitzgerald, published in 1898, is a biography of the titular Vice-Admiral, who was a prominent figure in the British Navy during the late 19th century. The book covers Tryon's life from his birth in 1832 to his death in 1893, and provides a detailed account of his naval career, which spanned over four decades.The book begins with a brief overview of Tryon's family background and early life, before delving into his naval career. It covers his various appointments and promotions, including his time as a midshipman on HMS Victory, his service in the Crimean War, and his involvement in the suppression of the slave trade off the coast of West Africa.The book also focuses on Tryon's contributions to naval tactics and strategy, particularly his development of the ""manoeuvre of concentration"", which aimed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of naval operations. It also discusses his role in the development of the torpedo, and his efforts to modernize the British Navy.However, the book's most significant event is the tragic loss of Tryon and his crew in 1893, when his flagship HMS Victoria collided with another British warship during a naval exercise off the coast of Syria. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the disaster, as well as its aftermath and the subsequent investigations.Overall, ""Life Of Vice-Admiral Sir George Tryon"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most influential figures in the British Navy during the late 19th century. It provides a fascinating insight into the life and career of a man who made significant contributions to naval tactics and strategy, and whose legacy continues to influence naval operations to this day.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.
