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.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Square-Rigged Ships : An Introduction

Publisher

National Maritime Museum, London

Publication Date

2009

Language

English

ISBN 10

1906367094

ISBN 13

9781906367091

Binding

Hard Cover

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Fine

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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.

About the Author

Alan Villiers was a sea captain, a distinguished veteran of World War II, and the author of more than 40 books, including Falmouth for Orders. He was a trustee of the National Maritime Museum and also served on the committees of the Society for Nautical Research, the Cutty Sark Preservation Society, and the Victory Technical Advisory Committee.

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