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First published in 1946, this book presents a comprehensive account regarding the origins and early evolution of water transport written by the renowned British ethnographer and zoologist James Hornell (1865-1949). The focus of the text is on different types of transport, and it is divided into three main sections: the first section is on 'Floats, Rafts and Kindred Craft', the second is on 'Skin Boats: Coracles, Curraghs, Kayaks and their Kin' and the third is on 'Bark Canoes, Dugouts and Plank-Built Craft'. Numerous illustrative figures and a detailed bibliography are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in archaeology, anthropology and the history of water transport.
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First published in 1946, this book presents a comprehensive account regarding the origins and early evolution of water transport written by the renowned British ethnographer and zoologist James Hornell (1865-1949). The focus of the text is on different types of transport, and numerous illustrative figures and a detailed bibliography are included.
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- PublisherDavid & Charles
- Publication date1970
- ISBN 10 0715348604
- ISBN 13 9780715348604
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages307
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Book Description Reprint of the 1946 original, with an introduction by Basil Greenhill. XXVI, 308 PP with 69 text figures, plus 48 pages with 45 plates containing 87 b/w photos. Hard cover with dust jacket which has a lightly sunned spine. Small neat stamp of previous owner at top of front endpaper, o/wise a fine copy. Scarce. 24.2 x 16.2. The development of water craft from the earliest times to the days of the sailing ship. Seller Inventory # 14921
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