February 3, 2011

Something amazing I found in a box by the curb


The Bluejackets' Manual, 1973: "Since 1902, it has been used by millions of enlisted people—everyone from the most junior seaman to the most senior chief petty officer—as the one most valuable reference book on how to do things the Navy way."

I had no idea this existed! It's pretty fascinating.

Seamanship:


Rules of the Road:


Knots!


And FAQs:



No, the Navy cannot "cure" homosexuality.

I love books so much! They are endlessly interesting, don't you think?

2 comments:

  1. This is the best thing you've ever found.

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  2. I wonder why anyone would throw that away. It looks so interesting

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