Author: William H. Miller
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486415321
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
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.
Picture History of British Ocean Liners, 1900 to the Present
Author: William H. Miller
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486415321
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486415321
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
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.
History of the Buccaneers of America
Author: James Burney
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486164403
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486164403
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
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.
A Short History of the Sailing Ship
Author: Romola Anderson
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486429885
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486429885
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
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.
The Story of the Titanic, as Told by Its Survivors
Author: Lawrence Beesley
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486206103
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Tells the true story of the sinking of the S.S. Titanic
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486206103
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Tells the true story of the sinking of the S.S. Titanic
Canoe and Boat Building
Author: W. P. Stephens
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486156249
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
DIVContains comprehensive, simply written directions for designing and constructing canoes, rowing and sailing boats, and hunting craft. 87 illustrations. /div
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486156249
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
DIVContains comprehensive, simply written directions for designing and constructing canoes, rowing and sailing boats, and hunting craft. 87 illustrations. /div
Greasy Luck
Author: Gordon Grant
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486437415
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486437415
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
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.
The Art of Rigging
Author: George Biddlecombe
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486263434
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486263434
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
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.
Sailing, Seamanship and Yacht Construction
Author: Uffa Fox
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048614903X
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048614903X
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
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.
Pirates of New Spain, 1575-1742
Author: Peter Gerhard
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486149145
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486149145
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
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.
Under the Black Flag
Author: Don Carlos Seitz
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486421315
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486421315
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
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.