The Art of Rigging; Containing an Alphabetical Explanation of Terms and Phrases, and Directions for Operations; to which are Added, Tables of the Relative Strength of Chain and Hempen Cables; Also, the Method of Progressive Rigging. Together with Copious Tables of the Quantities and Dimensions of the Standing and Running Rigging ... A New Edition, Revised and Re-compiled by G. Biddlecombe. [Based on “The Elements and Practice of Rigging and Seamanship,” by David Steel.]
The Art of Rigging; Containing an Alphabetical Explanation of Terms and Phrases, and Directions for Operations; to which are Added, Tables of the Relative Strength of Chain and Hempen Cables; Also, the Method of Progressive Rigging. Together with Copious Tables of the Quantities and Dimensions of the Standing and Running Rigging ... A New Edition, Revised and Re-compiled by G. Biddlecombe. [Based on “The Elements and Practice of Rigging and Seamanship,” by David Steel.]

Author: Sir George BIDDLECOMBE

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Published: 1848

Total Pages: 194

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United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art
United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art

Author: Diane K. Skvarla

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2005-08

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13:

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The U.S. Capitol abounds in magnificent art that rivals its exterior architectural splendor. The fine art held by the U.S. Senate comprises much of this treasured heritage. It spans over 200 years of history & contains works by such celebrated artists as Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Hiram Powers, Daniel Chester French, Charles Willson Peale, Gilbert Stuart, Walker Hancock, & Alexander Calder. This volume provides previously unpublished information on the 160 paintings & sculptures in the U.S. Senate. Each work of art -- from portraiture of prominent senators to scenes depicting significant events in U.S. history -- is illus. with a full-page color photo, accompanied by an essay & secondary images that place the work in historical & aesthetic context.

The Oxford Introduction to Proto-Indo-European and the Proto-Indo-European World
The Oxford Introduction to Proto-Indo-European and the Proto-Indo-European World

Author: J. P. Mallory

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2006-08-24

Total Pages: 756

ISBN-13: 0199287910

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The authors introduce Proto-Indo-European describing its construction and revealing the people who spoke it between 5,500 and 8,000 years ago. Using archaeological evidence and natural history they reconstruct the lives, passions, culture, society and mythology of the Proto-Indo-Europeans.