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Classic Sailing Ship Models In Photographs
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Book Synopsis Classic Sailing-Ship Models in Photographs by : R. Morton Nance
Download or read book Classic Sailing-Ship Models in Photographs written by R. Morton Nance and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 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.
Book Synopsis A Short History of the Sailing Ship by : Romola Anderson
Download or read book A Short History of the Sailing Ship written by Romola Anderson and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-09-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 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.
Book Synopsis Sailing, Seamanship and Yacht Construction by : Uffa Fox
Download or read book Sailing, Seamanship and Yacht Construction written by Uffa Fox and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-11-21 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed 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.
Book Synopsis Picture History of the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth by : William H., Jr. Miller
Download or read book Picture History of the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth written by William H., Jr. Miller and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-07-20 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authoritative, 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.
Book Synopsis Picture History of British Ocean Liners, 1900 to the Present by : William H. Miller
Download or read book Picture History of British Ocean Liners, 1900 to the Present written by William H. Miller and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 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.
Book Synopsis Picture History of the Cunard Line, 1840-1990 by : Frank Osborn Braynard
Download or read book Picture History of the Cunard Line, 1840-1990 written by Frank Osborn Braynard and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs, 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
Book Synopsis The Art of Rigging by : George Biddlecombe
Download or read book The Art of Rigging written by George Biddlecombe and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 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.
Download or read book Greasy Luck written by Gordon Grant and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2004-08-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entire 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.
Book Synopsis The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy by : John MacGregor
Download or read book The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy written by John MacGregor and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-04-25 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lively 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.
Book Synopsis History of the Buccaneers of America by : James Burney
Download or read book History of the Buccaneers of America written by James Burney and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-10-18 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most comprehensive, accurate accounts of buccaneering by an experienced sailor describes the activities of sea-rovers as renowned for their navigational skills as they were for ravaging ships and terrorizing Caribbean settlements.
Book Synopsis The Story of the Titanic, as Told by Its Survivors by : Lawrence Beesley
Download or read book The Story of the Titanic, as Told by Its Survivors written by Lawrence Beesley and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1960-01-01 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells the true story of the sinking of the S.S. Titanic
Book Synopsis Pirates of New Spain, 1575-1742 by : Peter Gerhard
Download or read book Pirates of New Spain, 1575-1742 written by Peter Gerhard and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-06-22 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captivating, well-documented study focuses on piracy among Spain's Pacific coast colonies, ranging from Panama to points north. Colorful narrative traces exploits of Elizabethan pirates, Dutch raiders, mercenary buccaneers, and English privateers and smugglers.
Book Synopsis Under the Black Flag by : Don Carlos Seitz
Download or read book Under the Black Flag written by Don Carlos Seitz and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2002-03-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Riveting account traces careers of buccaneers of many nationalities across two centuries and around the globe — from the West Indies to the South Seas. True stories of such notorious brigands as Captain Kidd and Edward (Blackbeard) Teach, as well as such lesser-known pirates as John Quelch, Christopher Scudamore, and Erasmus Peterson.
Book Synopsis Great Ships in New York Harbor by : William H., Jr. Miller
Download or read book Great Ships in New York Harbor written by William H., Jr. Miller and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An informative text, complemented by 175 vintage photographs, makes this vibrant profile of the great port's history as interesting to read as it is to browse. It combines fascinating facts and personal recollections.
Book Synopsis Picture History of the Andrea Doria by : William H., Jr. Miller
Download or read book Picture History of the Andrea Doria written by William H., Jr. Miller and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-24 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scores of rare photographs recall one of the most luxuriously outfitted ships of the 20th century. 183 black-and-white photographs show views of lounges and staterooms, shots of the ship in port, more.
Book Synopsis Picture History of the SS United States by : William H., Jr. Miller
Download or read book Picture History of the SS United States written by William H., Jr. Miller and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-07-12 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 159 rare photos depict stages in ship's construction and its christening, intimate views of modern lounges, staterooms, dining rooms, promenade and pool, theaters, ballroom, and play decks. Captions. 159 black-and-white photos.
Book Synopsis Ships and Seamen of the American Revolution by : Jack Coggins
Download or read book Ships and Seamen of the American Revolution written by Jack Coggins and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully researched account of a lesser-known but vital aspect of the American war for independence chronicles exciting ship-to-ship battles, Benedict Arnold's efforts to build a fleet in Lake Champlain, the harassment of British ships by privateers, David Bushnell's "sub-marine" vessel and floating mines, uniforms, and much more. More than 150 black-and-white illustrations.
