""Naval Officers: Their Heredity and Development"" is a book written by Charles Benedict Davenport and published in 1919. The book explores the hereditary factors that contribute to the development of naval officers in the United States Navy. Davenport examines the family backgrounds of naval officers, their physical traits, and their mental abilities. He also discusses the role of education and training in shaping the development of naval officers. The book is based on extensive research and analysis of data collected from the Naval Academy and other sources. It provides insights into the characteristics and qualities that are necessary for success as a naval officer. ""Naval Officers: Their Heredity and Development"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States Navy and the factors that contribute to the success of naval officers.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.