The History of Sailing Ships
Title | The History of Sailing Ships PDF eBook |
Author | Edward Keble Chatterton |
Publisher | BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | 450 |
Release | 2022-09-14 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 3368246100 |
Reprint of the original.
A Short History of the Sailing Ship
Title | A Short History of the Sailing Ship PDF eBook |
Author | Romola Anderson |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2012-06-11 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 0486149528 |
Amply illustrated book traces evolution of the sailing ship over the course of 6,000 years — from vessels of ancient Egypt to full-rigged clipper ships of the 19th century. 20 halftones and 134 figures.
Legendary Sailing Ships
Title | Legendary Sailing Ships PDF eBook |
Author | Franco Giorgetti |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Sailing ships |
ISBN | 9788854403123 |
Written from the unique perspective of an architect and sailboat designer who is also an ardent sailor, this volume traces the origins and development of great sailing ships. Enthusiasts will be fascinated by the meticulous research and multimedia presentation of the milestones in the history of the sailing ship. A spectacular photographic catalog of the most famous and impressive ships, this handsome volume documents the milestones in sailing, presenting magnificent photographs and a detailed analysis of all the great sailing ships, some of which still ply the seas to this day. From antiquity to present-day, this book is organized chronologically, delving into the origins of the great sailing ships, from the earliest galleons dating to the early 1500s, to the clippers of the nineteenth century, to the windjammers of the twentieth century, and the future of sailing. Franco Giorgetti provides in-depth information on ship-building techniques, including the secrets of the world's foremost ship builders.
American Sailing Ships
Title | American Sailing Ships PDF eBook |
Author | Charles Gerard Davis |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | 257 |
Release | 1984-01-01 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 0486246582 |
An anecdotal, highly personal course through America's nautical history features nearly 140 images of ships from the 18th through 20th centuries: quoddy boats, fishing schooners, clippers, packet ships, frigates, and other vessels.
The History of American Sailing Ships
Title | The History of American Sailing Ships PDF eBook |
Author | Howard Irving Chapelle |
Publisher | Random House Value Publishing |
Total Pages | 472 |
Release | 1935 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
More than 200 drawings and photos highlight this authoritative study of America's nautical heritage.
Historic Sail
Title | Historic Sail PDF eBook |
Author | Joseph Wheatley |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Sailing ships |
ISBN | 9781853673993 |
Lavishly illustrated with large-scale color artwork, this detailed narrative covers more than 500 years of the rise and fall of sailing ships. 91 color plates.
History of the American Sailing Navy
Title | History of the American Sailing Navy PDF eBook |
Author | Howard Irving Chapelle |
Publisher | Bonanza Books |
Total Pages | 558 |
Release | 1988 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9780517004876 |
A technical study of U.S. military vessels that provides information on the evolution of naval construction, design, and policy prior to the twentieth century