A History of Sailing in 100 Objects by Pickthall, Barry

A History of Sailing in 100 Objects (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781472918857)

Vendor: Barry Pickthall
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Format: Hardcover
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A History of Sailing in 100 Objects by Pickthall, Barry

A History of Sailing in 100 Objects

$35.00
A History of Sailing in 100 Objects by Pickthall, Barry

A History of Sailing in 100 Objects

$35.00
Format: Hardcover
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The book provides a fascinating insight into the history of sailing explored through a hundred objects that have been pivotal in the development of sailing and saling boats. From the earliest water-borne craft, through magnificent Viking warships, to the technology that powers some of the most sophisticated modern yachts, the book also covers key developments such as keeps, and navigational aids, including the astrolabe, sextant, and compass. Other more apparently esoteric objects from all around the world are also explored, including the importance of citrus fruit in the prevention of scurvy, scrimshaw made from whalebone, and the meaning of sailor's tattoos.

Author: Barry Pickthall
ISBN-10: 1472918851
ISBN-13: 9781472918857
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical Press
Language: English
Published: 09/27/2016
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.15lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.60w x 1.00d
By Barry Pickthall
By Barry Pickthall
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Barry Pickthall is an award winning yachting journalist, photographer, and author. A former boatbuilder and naval architect, he was yachting correspondent for The Times for 20 years, and he has written 20 books about sailing, including Blue Water Sailing, Going Foreign, Buying a Yacht, and Buying a Motorboat, all published by Adlard Coles Nautical

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