Though the thrilling age of regularly seeing large square-rigged ships in full sail has passed, this gripping narrative is a classic overview of these fascinating ships, written by an author who knew them inside out. This book is a step-by-step introduction to the ships and their mesmerizing designs, the treacherous routes they sailed, and the specialist skills of men who worked on them. Complete with both insights into the bygone era of sailing and entertaining stories of perilous adventures at sea, this is the perfect compendium for sailors, historians, and travel enthusiasts alike.
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Anbieter: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, USA
Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Artikel-Nr. B14D-02249
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Artikel-Nr. G1906367094I4N00
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Anbieter: Godley Books, Hyde, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hard Cover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. No marks or inscriptions. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. Dust jacket not price clipped or marked or torn or rubbed or creased. 78pp. The author offers a first-hand, practical overview of the fascinating square-rigged ships which traded across the world carrying nitrate, coal, guano and grain, battling with the storms off the Capes or sailing gracefully out of the harbour on a light breeze. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 7.75 x 5.25 inches. Artikel-Nr. 028145
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