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Ships, Clocks, and Stars

Author : Richard Dunn
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062357174
Total Pages : 601 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book Ships, Clocks, and Stars written by Richard Dunn and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tale of eighteenth-century invention and competition, commerce and conflict, this is a lively, illustrated, and accurate chronicle of the search to solve “the longitude problem,” the question of how to determine a ship’s position at sea—and one that changed the history of mankind. Ships, Clocks, and Stars brings into focus one of our greatest scientific stories: the search to accurately measure a ship’s position at sea. The incredible, illustrated volume reveals why longitude mattered to seafaring nations, illuminates the various solutions that were proposed and tested, and explores the invention that revolutionized human history and the man behind it, John Harrison. Here, too, are the voyages of Captain Cook that put these revolutionary navigational methods to the test. Filled with astronomers, inventors, politicians, seamen, and satirists, Ships, Clocks, and Stars explores the scientific, political, and commercial battles of the age, as well as the sailors, ships, and voyages that made it legend—from Matthew Flinders and George Vancouver to the voyages of the Bounty and the Beagle. Featuring more than 150 photographs specially commissioned from Britain’s National Maritime Museum, this evocative, detailed, and thoroughly fascinating history brings this age of exploration and enlightenment vividly to life.

Ships to the Stars

Author : Fritz Leiber
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 1434404897
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (344 download)

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Download or read book Ships to the Stars written by Fritz Leiber and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume assembled six of Leiber's classic works: "Dr. Kometevsky's Day," "The Big Trek," "The Enchanted Forest," "Deadly Moon," "The Snowbank Orbit," and "The Ship Sails at Midnight."

The Best-ever Book of Ships

Author : Philip Wilkinson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780753406892
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book The Best-ever Book of Ships written by Philip Wilkinson and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is packed with facts about ancient Greek galleys, Viking longships, Spanish galleons, graceful clippers, ocean liners and much more.

Mega Book of Fighting Ships

Author : Lynne Gibbs
Publisher : Pavilion Children's Books
ISBN 13 : 9781844583980
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (839 download)

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Download or read book Mega Book of Fighting Ships written by Lynne Gibbs and published by Pavilion Children's Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a general overview of the subject as well as highlighting the most intriguing and amazing examples of fighting ships. Explores the history, highlights the biggest and the best and discusses future trends. 7-10 yrs.

The Book of Old Ships

Author : Henry B. Culver
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486156893
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (861 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Old Ships written by Henry B. Culver and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVSuperb, authoritative history of sailing vessels, with 80 magnificent line illustrations. Galley, bark, caravel, longship, whaler, many more. Detailed, informative text on each vessel by noted naval historian. Introduction. /div

Stravaganza

Author : Mary Hoffman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1582349827
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (823 download)

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Download or read book Stravaganza written by Mary Hoffman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2005-04-01 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When she purchases a tiny figurine of a winged horse, Georgia's life is greatly altered as this talisman has the power to take her back to different periods in time and away from the chaos in which she lives, such as the land of Remora where the excitement of the Stellata, the annual horse race, has brought the city to life. Reprint.

Star Wars: Ships of the Galaxy

Author : Benjamin Harper
Publisher : Studio Fun International
ISBN 13 : 9780794434779
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (347 download)

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Download or read book Star Wars: Ships of the Galaxy written by Benjamin Harper and published by Studio Fun International. This book was released on 2015-09-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the essential details of the best-loved ships from the Star Wars universe in this ultra-cool book that features a giant foldout with new ships from Star Wars: The Force Awakens! From the Jedi starfighters to the one and only Millennium Falcon and more, learn all about the best and fastest ships in the Star Wars galaxy. Each page of this clever book uncovers amazing info and little-known facts about your favorite Star Wars ships. Open up the pages of the foldout to reveal even more Star Wars spacecraft!

Of Ships and Stars

Author : Kevin Littlewood
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780485121469
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Of Ships and Stars written by Kevin Littlewood and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of the founding of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, and its history to the 1960s.

Ships of the Star Fleet

Author : Calon Riel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780965601610
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Ships of the Star Fleet written by Calon Riel and published by . This book was released on 1998-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ships

Author : David Ross
Publisher : Park Lane Press
ISBN 13 : 9781907446269
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (462 download)

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Download or read book Ships written by David Ross and published by Park Lane Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the dawn of civilization, man has held a fascination with the sea and over the centuries has built myriad ships and sailing craft for an equally diverse range of purposes. Ships: Visual Encyclopedia provides a fascinating at-a-glance guide to more than 1200 of the most important ships from the earliest times to the present day. From the Viking longship through the 16th century galleon to the super carriers and nuclear submarines of the 21st century, Ships: Visual Encyclopedia includes every conceivable type of ship in which man has gone to sea. As well as warships from every century, this book also examines those vessels that have explored the globe, conducted trade, and afforded great adventure, luxury and entertainment. From the smallest coastal traders up to the vast oil tankers of today, from the graceful clippers of the 19th century to the modern passenger liners, Ships: Visual Encyclopedia is the comprehensive guide to all the world's ships, both military and civilian. Each ship is illustrated with a profile illustration, accompanied by brief details and specifications, and vessels are arranged chronologically and by use to allow easy comparison. Timelines of design and development are also provided on many pages where appropriate, giving a sense of the history of each type of ship. With 1200 outstanding color illustrations, Ships: Visual Encyclopedia is an essential reference book for maritime and ship enthusiasts.

Ships and Seafaring in Ancient Times

Author : Lionel Casson
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Ships and Seafaring in Ancient Times written by Lionel Casson and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since the earliest travelers took to the water on reed rafts or inflated goatskins, ships and boats have played a paramount role in the history of the Western world. The invention of the sail about 3500 BC resulted in ever faster and more efficient water transport, and the great civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome depended on ships and seafarers for their prosperity. This entertaining book by the world's foremost authority on ancient seamanship traces the development of the boat from the most primitive craft to the powerful warships of the Greeks, the huge Roman merchant vessels, and the slender galleys of the Vikings. Professor Casson shows how the discoveries of marine archaeologists and recent experiments with full-size replicas of ancient boats have increased our knowledge of the way in which ships were built and used. Drawing upon written accounts and contemporary artistic depictions of naval battles, trading expeditions, and other voyages, he brings the world of seafaring in ancient times vividly to life.

The Lights and Types of Ships at Night

Author : Dave Eggers
Publisher : McSweeney's
ISBN 13 : 9781952119071
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book The Lights and Types of Ships at Night written by Dave Eggers and published by McSweeney's. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You may have heard of ships. You may have also heard of the sea and the night. But did you realize there's nothing more beautiful than a ship and its lights on the sea at night? In warm and witty prose, this picture book's narrator asks the reader to consider the splendor of glowing lights cast by ships on a shimmering waterway. Meet a trawler, a steamship, a RoRo, an exploratory vessel and more across richly illustrated pages, alive with the glowy, otherworldly nighttime scenes of boats as seen from a child's perspective. Includes a 29" X 18" full-color fold-out poster.

Bureau of Ships Journal

Author : United States. Navy Department. Bureau of Ships
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1028 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bureau of Ships Journal written by United States. Navy Department. Bureau of Ships and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 1028 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ships in Bottles

Author : Guy DeMarco
Publisher : Schiffer Craft
ISBN 13 : 9780764309991
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book Ships in Bottles written by Guy DeMarco and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five projects explained clearly, step-by-step through drawings and black-and-white and color photographs. Woven into the instructions is historical background that gives the ships and bottles greater interest and authenticity. The modeler is led slowly through the steps to create this legendary art form.

The World of Model Ships and Boats

Author : Guy R. Williams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The World of Model Ships and Boats written by Guy R. Williams and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Encyclopedia of Ships and Boats

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780755494934
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (949 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Ships and Boats written by and published by . This book was released on 2014-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full colour educational encyclopedia filled with fascinating facts to educate children. One of a range of titles in the North Parade Publishing Encyclopedia series.

Finding Longitude

Author : Richard Dunn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780007525867
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (258 download)

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Download or read book Finding Longitude written by Richard Dunn and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Official publication of the National Maritime Museum's exhibition "Ships, Clocks and Stars: The Quest for Longitude". 300 years ago, amidst growing frustration from the naval community and pressure from the increasing importance of international trade, the British government passed the 1714 Longitude Act. It was an attempt to solve one of the most pressing problems of the age: how to determine a ship's longitude (east-west position) at sea. With life-changing rewards on offer, the challenge captured the imaginations and talents of astronomers, skilled craftsmen, politicians, seamen and satirists. This beautifully illustrated book is a detailed account of these stories, and how the longitude problem was solved. Highlights of the book include: * Foreword by the fifteenth Astronomer Royal, Martin Rees. * Specially commissioned photographs of the National Maritime Museum's collection. * A new description of the collaborations and conflicts in a tale of technical creativity, scientific innovation and hard commercialism. From the same publisher as Dava Sobel's Longitude, Finding Longitude tells a new story of one of the great achievements of the Georgian age, and how it changed our understanding of the world.