EARLIEST SHIPS: The Evolution of Boats into Ships (Conway's History of the Ship)

Arne Emil Christensen (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0851775535 / ISBN 13: 9780851775531

Published by Conway Maritime Press Ltd, London, 1996

This copy is in mint, unmarked condition bound in blue cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dustwrapper is lightly sunned to the spine but still fine condition International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. This volume takes the development of the most primitive forms of boats - rafts, skin boats and dugouts, for example - which developed ultimately into ships for trade, commerce and war. It summarizes the current state of knowledge, and examines the nature of archaeological evidence. The earliest forms of water transport are to be discovered into the more complex plank boats of the Bronze Age, both in Northern Europe and in the Mediterranean. The recently discovered Dover Boat, for instance, represents a tradition of strong, seagoing vessels of some 60 feet in length. The later Celtic and Viking developments are covered, and the non-European traditions - essentially in Arabia and China up to the 16th century - are also described. In addition to this developmental history, subsidiary chapters analyze such related subjects as early pilotage, navigation and exploration, warfare and trade, and performance and sea-keeping. Incorporating the latest research, this book is a comprehensive introduction to the ships at the dawn of seafaring. Ref CCC 2. Seller Inventory # 024782

Synopsis:

143 pp; explores the varied lines of development from the most primitive watercraft to the first real sea-going ships; profusely illustrated with b & w photos and line drawings. This edition is limited to 2,000 copies of which this is No. 1513. Has slight remains of price sticker on bottom right corner of rear panel of dj.

About the Author: Seven of the world's leading experts on early shipping technology, maritime archaeology and culture contribute chapters. Consultant editor Arne Emil Christensen is Curator of the Archaeological Museum of the University of Oslo and is a major authority on the Viking period.

Bibliographic Details

Title: EARLIEST SHIPS: The Evolution of Boats into ...
Publisher: Conway Maritime Press Ltd, London
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Hardback
Condition: Mint
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: First Edition