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A Dictionary of the World's Watercraft

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Publisher : Bloomsbury Academic
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 720 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of the World's Watercraft written by and published by Bloomsbury Academic. This book was released on 2001 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For nearly all of human history the coasts and oceans, and rivers and lakes have offered paths for exploration, settings for warfare, routes for commerce and colonialism and, of course, sources for food. And for all these activities an incredible variety of indigenous watercraft have been fashioned by sailors and fishermen and shipwrights. Aak to Zumbra surveys them all and contains descriptions of form and function, means of propulsion, crew size, particular design features, as well as notes on construction methods and materials. There are thousands of cross-references, starred for easy reference, with vernacular and specialised terms. Also included are little-known, rare and extinct types, notes on cultural traditions, along with a reading list and a geographical index.

Boats of the World

Author : Sean McGrail
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0199271860
Total Pages : 506 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (992 download)

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Download or read book Boats of the World written by Sean McGrail and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maritime archaeology, the study of man's early encounter with the rivers and seas of the world, only came to the fore in the last decades of the twentieth century, long after its parent discipline, terrestrial archaeology, had been established. Yet there were seamen long before there werefarmers, navigators before there were potters, and boatbuilders before there were wainwrights. In this book Professor McGrail attempts to correct some of the imbalance in our knowledge of the past by presenting the evidence for the building and use of early water transport: rafts, boats, and ships.

A Comprehensive Dictionary of the World

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Publisher : Mittal Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Comprehensive Dictionary of the World written by and published by Mittal Publications. This book was released on with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Aak to Zumbra

Author : Mariners' Museum (Newport News, Va.)
Publisher : Mariners' Museum International
ISBN 13 : 9780917376467
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (764 download)

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Download or read book Aak to Zumbra written by Mariners' Museum (Newport News, Va.) and published by Mariners' Museum International. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume lists, in alphabetical order, more than 5,600 boat and ship appellations. For each ship it contains descriptions of form and function, means of propulsion, crew size, particular design features, as well as notes on construction methods and materials.

Peter von Danzig

Author : Beata Możejko
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004408444
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Peter von Danzig written by Beata Możejko and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2019-09-16 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study traces the chequered history of Peter von Danzig, a French caravel which was inadvertently taken over by Gdańsk (Danzig). Beata Możejko charts the fluctuating and often dramatic fortunes of the caravel, from her arrival in Gdańsk as a merchantman in 1462 to her demise near La Rochelle in 1475. The author examines the caravel’s role as a warship during the Anglo-Hanseatic conflict, and her most famous operation, when she was used by Gdańsk privateer Paul Beneke to capture a Burgundian galley with a rich cargo that included Hans Memling’s Last Judgement triptych. Using literary and archival sources, Możejko provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the information available about the caravel and her colourful career.

The Dictionary of Maritime

Author : Utku Taşova
Publisher : Entropol
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 689 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dictionary of Maritime written by Utku Taşova and published by Entropol. This book was released on 2023-11-03 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Compass to Maritime Mastery As boundless as the oceans, the field of maritime studies has charted the course of human civilization for centuries. It's an ever-evolving realm where the waves of change constantly reshape the contours of knowledge. In this expansive sea of understanding, having a reliable compass is indispensable. The Dictionary of Maritime, with its compendium of 4,645 meticulously curated entries, aims to be that navigational aid guiding enthusiasts, professionals, and scholars alike through the complex waters of maritime terminology. Our journey begins at the shores of basic nautical terms, ventures through the straits of maritime law, navigates the currents of naval architecture, and explores the depths of oceanography. Each entry within this dictionary is akin to a nautical star, guiding readers through the dense fog of maritime jargon towards the clarity of comprehension. The Dictionary of Maritime is far more than a mere collection of definitions; it's a lighthouse illuminating the path for those sailing the tumultuous seas of maritime studies. Whether you are a seasoned mariner, a maritime law scholar, a naval architect, or an oceanography student, this dictionary is designed to bridge the gap between the arcane and the understood, between obscurity and clarity. This book is not merely a passive repository of maritime terms but an active engagement with the rich tapestry of maritime knowledge. Each term, each phrase is a portal into a vast world that has shaped, and continues to shape, the course of human history. The terms encapsulated within these pages are buoy markers on your journey through the expansive waters of maritime understanding. Our endeavor is to foster a shared lexicon, a common ground of understanding that can enhance communication, collaboration, and comprehension across the myriad sectors within the maritime domain. By doing so, we aspire to contribute to the safety, efficiency, and evolution of the maritime world. As you delve into the pages of The Dictionary of Maritime, you are embarking on a voyage of discovery. Each term you encounter is a nautical mile on your journey towards a deeper understanding of the world that lies beyond the horizon. We invite you to hoist the sails of curiosity and let the winds of knowledge guide you through the enlightening pages of The Dictionary of Maritime. May your quest for understanding be as boundless as the oceans and may your exploration through these entries chart a course towards a lifetime of learning in the maritime realm.

The Seaforth Bibliography

Author : Eugene Rasor
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1848320027
Total Pages : 875 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (483 download)

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Download or read book The Seaforth Bibliography written by Eugene Rasor and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2009-04-17 with total page 875 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This remarkable work is a comprehensive historiographical and bibliographical survey of the most important scholarly and printed materials about the naval and maritime history of England and Great Britain from the earliest times to 1815. More than 4,000 popular, standard and official histories, important articles in journals and periodicals, anthologies, conference, symposium and seminar papers, guides, documents and doctoral theses are covered so that the emphasis is the broadest possible. But the work is far, far more than a listing. The works are all evaluated, assessed and analysed and then integrated into an historical narrative that makes the book a hugely useful reference work for student, scholar, and enthusiast alike. It is divided into twenty-one chapters which cover resource centres, significant naval writers, pre-eminent and general histories, the chronological periods from Julius Caesar through the Vikings, Tudors and Stuarts to Nelson and Bligh, major naval personalities, warships, piracy, strategy and tactics, exploration, discovery and navigation, archaeology and even naval fiction. Quite simply, no-one with an interest and enthusiasm for naval history can afford to be without this book at their side.

Watercraft on World Coins: Europe, 1800-2005

Author : Yossi Dotan
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Watercraft on World Coins: Europe, 1800-2005 written by Yossi Dotan and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each volume contains a select bibliography and an index listing the ships, persons and other major topics covered in the narratives. --Book Jacket.

Early Ships and Seafaring

Author : Sean McGrail
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473825598
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)

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Download or read book Early Ships and Seafaring written by Sean McGrail and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume Professor Sen McGrail introduces the reader to a relatively new branch of Archaeology _ the study of water transport _ how early rafts, boats and ships were built and used. Concepts, such as boatbuilding traditions, ship stability and navigation without instruments, are first described. Archaeological research is then discussed, including sea levels in earlier times, how to distinguish the vestigial remains of a cargo vessel from those of a fighting craft; and the difference between a boat and a ship. Chapters 2 and 3, the heart of the text, deal with the early water transport of the Mediterranean and Atlantic Europe, from the Stone Age to Medieval times. Each chapter includes a description of the region's maritime geography and an exposition of its boat-building traditions. The third element is a discussion of the propulsion, the steering and the navigation of these early vessels. The sparse, often jumbled, remains of excavated vessels have to be interpreted, a process that is assisted by consideration of early descriptions and illustrations. Studies of the way traditional builders of wooden boats ply their trade today are also a great help. Experimental boat archaeology is still at an early stage but, when undertaken rigorously, it can reveal aspects of the vessel's capabilities. Such information is used in this volume to further our understanding of data from boat and ship excavations, and to present as coherent, comprehensive and accurate a picture as is now possible, of early European boatbuilding and use.

Sports, Exercise, and Fitness

Author : Mary Beth Allen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313068577
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Sports, Exercise, and Fitness written by Mary Beth Allen and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2005-03-30 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For reference librarians and researchers seeking information on sports and fitness, this guide is an important first stop. For collection development specialists, it is an invaluable selection guide. Allen describes and evaluates over 1,000 information sources on the complete spectrum of sports: from basketball, football, and hockey to figure skating, table tennis, and weight training. Focusing on English-language works published between 1990 and the present, the guide thoroughly covers traditional reference sources, such as encyclopedias and bibliographies, along with instructional sources in print formats, online databases, and Web sites. To enable users in search of information on specific sports or fitness activities, chapters are organized thematically, according to broad- type aquatic sports, nautical sports, precision and accuracy, racket sports, ice and snow sports, ball sports, cycling, and so on, with subcategories for such individual sports as soccer, golf, and yoga. Within these categories, works are further organized by type: reference, instructional, and Web sites.

English/British Naval History to 1815

Author : Eugene L. Rasor
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313073112
Total Pages : 900 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book English/British Naval History to 1815 written by Eugene L. Rasor and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-10-30 with total page 900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The English/British have always been known as the sailor race with hearts of oak: the Royal Navy as the Senior Service and First Line of Defense. It facilitated the motto: The sun never set on the British Empire. The Royal Navy has exerted a powerful influence on Great Britain, its Empire, Europe, and, ultimately, the world. This superior annotated bibliography supplies entries that explore the influence of the English/British Navy through its history. This survey will provide a major reference guide for students and scholars at all levels. It incorporates evaluative, qualitative, and critical analysis processes, the essence of historical scholarship. Each one of the 4,124 annotated entries is evaluated, assessed, analyzed, integrated, and incorporated into the historiographical scholarship.

Encounters

Author : John C. Kennedy
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0773583440
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book Encounters written by John C. Kennedy and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part anthropological history, part informed critique, Encounters examines the relations between the people of southeastern Labrador and the many visitors who have come to fish, heal the sick, and extract the region's resources. John Kennedy presents the latest archaeological, genealogical, and ethno-historical research that changes scholarly understandings of southeastern Labrador. Departing from the conventional view that coastal Labrador has distinct Inuit and non-Inuit regions, he argues that the coast should be viewed as a continuum of "Inuitness." Encounters unravels the social implications of the region's complex mercantile fishery, describes how twentieth-century military and resource development have impacted Labrador's seasonal economy, and suggests that Newfoundland continues to use Labrador as a colony. Kennedy uses field research he conducted in 2013 to describe the origins, current economies, and future challenges of the region's tiny villages. Although he is a strong supporter of Aboriginal land claims, Kennedy explores the impact of identity politics in the region, showing how land claims based solely on geography can unintentionally create inequities. Drawing on decades of field and archival research, Kennedy demonstrates how Aboriginal politics are transforming society in southeastern Labrador, empowering local people to overcome the stigmas of history and finally acknowledge their Inuit ancestry.

Choice

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Choice written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Cruising World

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 2188 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cruising World written by and published by . This book was released on 2001-01 with total page 2188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Woodenboat

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 994 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Woodenboat written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 994 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

World War II U.S. Navy Vessels in Private Hands

Author : Greg H. Williams
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476600406
Total Pages : 365 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book World War II U.S. Navy Vessels in Private Hands written by Greg H. Williams and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During World War II, the U.S. Navy swiftly expanded to include an array of vessels, from smaller yachts and fishing boats bought early in the war for patrol work to fast, modern commercial ships built to haul troops and supplies. After the Allied victory, this diverse fleet became unnecessary and the Navy sold many of its vessels. This comprehensive catalog documents the Navy ships and boats sold after the war and registered under the American flag for commercial or recreational purposes. Focusing on those vessels with names or clearly identifiable hull numbers and crew accommodations, it chronicles each craft's prewar ownership, wartime history, and postwar fate. The product of painstaking detective work in a wide range of primary sources, this meticulous directory highlights an unexplored but illuminating aspect of U.S. maritime history.

Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary

Author : Ray Horak
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 047177457X
Total Pages : 590 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (717 download)

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Download or read book Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary written by Ray Horak and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains definitions for more than 4,600 telecommunications terms and acronyms arranged from A to Z, and includes separate sections for symbols and numbers.