""Back to Hampton Roads"" is a historical book that recounts the cruise of the United States Atlantic Fleet from San Francisco to Hampton Roads, which took place between July 7, 1908, and February 22, 1909. The book, written by Franklin Matthews and originally published in 1909, offers a detailed account of the fleet's journey and the various events that took place during the cruise. The author describes the ships, their crews, and their activities, as well as the ports of call and the interactions with foreign navies. This book is an important historical document that provides insights into the naval history of the United States and the world at the beginning of the 20th century.Supplementary To With The Battle Fleet.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.