Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Originally published in 1867, this early works on boats is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. This is a fascinating read for any boat enthusiast or historian. This illustrated works includes Chapters on Ship building, Sails and Masts and The Royal Navy to name but a few. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original artwork and text.
Synopsis
This vintage book is a complete guide to the boats and ships of the nineteenth century, with information on vessels of every rig and size to be found in waters the world over. With a wealth of interesting historical information as well as complete instructions on making sailing models, this volume is highly recommended for those with a keen interest in maritime history, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Introduction," "Ship-building," "Rigging of a Ship," "Sails and Masts," "Sailing," "The Royal Navy," "Marine Monsters," "English Merchantmen and Fishing Vessels," "English Yachts and Boats," "Vessels and Boats of Europe," "Vessels and Boats of Africa and Asia," "Vessels and Boats of America and the Pacific," etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on building boats.