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Apr 20, 2010 naval miscellany by angus konstam, 9781846039898, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This acclaimed author has written several maritime histories, including sovereigns of the sea, the battle of north cape. A naval miscellany is an indispensible and entertaining collection of fascinating and littleknown facts, anecdotes, lists, curiosities and stories from our naval past. The scotsman while many miscellanies trivia books are primarily a compilation of lists, konstam opted to write fascinating articles to whet the readers appetite.

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