Well Tackled! : A Story of a Shipyard

Lawrence R. Bourne

ISBN 10: 1026077818 / ISBN 13: 9781026077818

Published by British Library, Historical Print Editions Feb 2026, 2026

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Neuware - 'Well Tackled!: A Story of a Shipyard' is an immersive industrial adventure that brings the bustling world of early 20th-century shipbuilding to life. Written by Lawrence R. Bourne, a celebrated author of technical and nautical stories for young readers, the narrative explores the high-stakes environment of a busy shipyard where engineering prowess and physical labor collide. The story captures the essence of an era defined by mechanical progress and the rigorous demands of maritime construction.The plot centers on the challenges faced by those tasked with bringing massive vessels from blueprint to the open sea. Through its detailed depiction of shipyard operations, the work emphasizes themes of perseverance, technical ingenuity, and the importance of teamwork in the face of daunting industrial obstacles. 'Well Tackled!: A Story of a Shipyard' serves as both a compelling drama and a historical window into the craftsmanship and grit required to sustain the great shipping industries of the past. It remains a classic example of adventure fiction that celebrates the spirit of hard work and the marvels of British engineering.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Well Tackled! : A Story of a Shipyard
• Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions Feb 2026
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1026077818
• ISBN 13: 9781026077818
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 11D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 11 millimeters depth
• Weight: 410 grams

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"Well Tackled!: A Story of a Shipyard" is an immersive industrial adventure that brings the bustling world of early 20th-century shipbuilding to life. Written by Lawrence R. Bourne, a celebrated author of technical and nautical stories for young readers, the narrative explores the high-stakes environment of a busy shipyard where engineering prowess and physical labor collide. The story captures the essence of an era defined by mechanical progress and the rigorous demands of maritime construction.

The plot centers on the challenges faced by those tasked with bringing massive vessels from blueprint to the open sea. Through its detailed depiction of shipyard operations, the work emphasizes themes of perseverance, technical ingenuity, and the importance of teamwork in the face of daunting industrial obstacles. "Well Tackled!: A Story of a Shipyard" serves as both a compelling drama and a historical window into the craftsmanship and grit required to sustain the great shipping industries of the past. It remains a classic example of adventure fiction that celebrates the spirit of hard work and the marvels of British engineering.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.