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Author: R. Morton Nance
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2012-09-26
Total Pages: 361
ISBN-13: 0486145875
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver 120 handsome photographs and 28 drawings provide details of models for a Flemish Carrack, c. 1450; the Norske Löve, 1634; the 90-gun Albemarle, 1680; a Venetian trading Galeass, 1726; more.
Author: Romola Anderson
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2003-09-01
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 9780486429885
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis amply illustrated, nontechnical book traces the evolution of the sailing ship over the course of 6,000 years — from those of ancient Egypt and Crete (4000-1000 B.C.) to the full-rigged clipper ships of the 19th century. The development of northern and southern European vessels is also described. 20 halftones and 134 figures.
Author: Uffa Fox
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2012-11-21
Total Pages: 290
ISBN-13: 048614903X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPacked with information, ideas, and more than 300 excellent illustrations, this classic of the genre was written by the father of modern planing sailboats. Most of text focuses on individual vessels.
Author: William H., Jr. Miller
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2012-07-20
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 0486137716
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthoritative, profusely illustrated volume describes the ships' debuts, amenities, rivalry, and contributions during WWII. Also covered: their grand royal successors: Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Mary 2. 189 photographs.
Author: William H. Miller
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2001-01-01
Total Pages: 150
ISBN-13: 9780486415321
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis fascinating text-and-picture tribute documents both interiors and exteriors of majestic British ships such as the Viceroy of India, the Orion, Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth, Windsor Castle, Pacific Princess, Royal Princess, Crown Princess, and Aurora. Over 200 rare black-and-white illustrations provide views of the ships at sea and in port.
Author: Frank Osborn Braynard
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 1991-01-01
Total Pages: 151
ISBN-13: 0486265501
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPhotographs, prints, and text portray Cunard ships, inside and out, from the earliest steamships, through the great liners of the earlier twentieth century, to modern cruise ships
Author: George Biddlecombe
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 1990-01-01
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9780486263434
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe best manual ever produced on rigging the sailing ship ? indispensable for serious model builders. Terms and phrases, onshore operations, rigging brigs, yachts, small vessels, much more. Introduction. 17 plates.
Author: Gordon Grant
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2004-08-01
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9780486437415
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEntire art and craft of whaling is depicted, from views of the galley and the sight of a whale breaching, to examples of scrimshaw art and a version of a "Nantucket sleigh ride." 64 plates.
Author: George Francis Dow
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 1996-01-01
Total Pages: 500
ISBN-13: 9780486290645
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMeticulously researched study recounts lurid exploits, punishments of William Kidd, Charles Harris, Thomas Tew, John Phillips, other marauders. Enhanced with almost 50 contemporary engravings and rare maps. Introduction.
Author: John MacGregor
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2013-04-25
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 0486147975
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLively record of a 1,500-mile voyage, from London to Paris, on a 21-foot sailboat in 1867 led legions of readers to set out on small-boat adventures of their own. Introduction.
