Oscar Parkes as naval artist, editor, and author

Are Oscar Parkes's naval books worth reading?

Yes, especially for his detailed warship illustrations and the breadth of his work as an artist, editor, and author.

Parkes's work belongs in a naval-history library. The speakers single out his illustrations, including a drawing of the pre-dreadnought Benbow, as a major reason to consult the books. They describe him as a medical doctor who also worked as a naval artist, editor, and author. The combination gives readers visual access to ship form as well as written design history.