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Seamans Friend Containing a Treatise

by Richard Henry, Dana

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A rare glimpse into the day-to-day shipboard procedures of the 19th-century. The author of Two Years Before the Mast outlines practical aspects of seamanship such as setting sails and tying knots as well as the roles and duties of each crew member. Includes a glossary of sea terms.

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The author of Two Years Before the Mast offers a rare glimpse into the day-to-day shipboard procedures of the 19th-century. Newly restored to print from an 1879 edition, this volume outlines practical aspects of seamanship such as setting sails and tying knots as well as the roles and duties of each crew member. Based on the author's own experience, clearly written and highly readable, this volume offers a fascinating look at the seafaring world of the 19th century.

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An authentic look at the standard operating procedures aboard a 19th-century ship by the author of Two Years Before the Mast, from tying knots to quelling a mutiny. Glossary.

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ISBN:
9780486299181
Subtitle:
A Treatise on Practical Seamanship
Author:
Dana, Richard Henry
Author:
Dana, Richard Henry
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Location:
Mineola, N.Y. :
Subject:
Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering
Subject:
Sailing
Subject:
Ships & Shipbuilding - General
Subject:
Ships & Shipbuilding - History
Subject:
Merchant marine
Subject:
Seamanship
Subject:
Maritime law
Subject:
Sailing - General
Subject:
Naval art and science
Subject:
Nautical-Ships and Ship History
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Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Dover Maritime
Publication Date:
19970710
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
8 x 5.38 in 0.56 pd

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"Synopsis" by , The author of Two Years Before the Mast offers a rare glimpse into the day-to-day shipboard procedures of the 19th-century. Newly restored to print from an 1879 edition, this volume outlines practical aspects of seamanship such as setting sails and tying knots as well as the roles and duties of each crew member. Based on the author's own experience, clearly written and highly readable, this volume offers a fascinating look at the seafaring world of the 19th century.
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An authentic look at the standard operating procedures aboard a 19th-century ship by the author of Two Years Before the Mast, from tying knots to quelling a mutiny. Glossary.
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