Ships of the world : an historical encyclopedia
by Paine, Lincoln P
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- ISBN 10
- 0851777708
- ISBN 13
- 9780851777702
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Synopsis
Ships have always played an important role in shaping human destiny, and this comprehensive and very readable encyclopedia covers more than one thousand of the world's best-known and most significant vessels of every size and type. Each ship is described in a vivid short essay that captures its personality as well as its physical characteristics, construction, and history, from the drawing board to the scrap yard or museum. Even fictional ships and boats, such as the African Queen, are included. Two hundred illustrations show the grandeur and grace of oceangoing vessels, maps help the reader follow the tracks of the great seafarers and naval campaigns, and time lines offer a chronological perspective on archaeological sites, naval warfare, technology, exploration, and disasters at sea. Ships of the World is not only an invaluable reference but fascinating reading for anyone who has the slightest interest in history or who simply likes messing about in boats, whether on the water or from a comfortable chair at home.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 375744
- Title
- Ships of the world : an historical encyclopedia
- Author
- Paine, Lincoln P
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0851777708
- ISBN 13
- 9780851777702
- Publisher
- London : Conway Maritime Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1997
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