Rudiments of naval architecture; or, an exposition of the practical principles of the science in its application to naval construction, compiled for the use of beginners

Peake, James

Published by John Weale, London, 1851

About this Item

First edition, 12mo, pp.xii, 173, [1], [6] ads; numerous illustrations in the text, some full-page, plus 12 plates at the back (3 folding); original blindstamped limp green cloth, printed paper label on the upper cover, publisher's advertisement for The Law of Storms on front pastedown, yellow bookseller's ticket of B. Dawson, Montreal also on front pastedown; a nice copy. The printed label on the cover identifies this as "Rudimentary Treatise on Ship Building, Parts II and III (practice)." Part I, Rudiments of Naval Architecture, or, An Exposition of the Elementary Principles of the Science and the Practical Application to Naval Construction, appeared in 1849.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rudiments of naval architecture; or, an exposition of the practical principles of the science in its application to naval construction, compiled for the use of beginners
• Publisher: John Weale, London
• Publication Date: 1851
• Edition: 1st Edition
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  • Maritime