Historic Ships (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548032848)

Historic Ships by Rupert Sargent Holland is a comprehensive guide to the most significant ships in history. The book covers a wide range of vessels, from ancient Egyptian ships to modern naval vessels. Each ship is described in detail, with information on its history, design, and significance. The book is illustrated with over 200 photographs, drawings, and diagrams, making it an excellent visual reference for ship enthusiasts. The author also provides insights into the cultural and historical context of each ship, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in maritime history. Overall, Historic Ships is an authoritative and engaging guide to some of the most iconic ships in history.1926. Contents: Ships of the Ancient World; Viking Voyages to America; Barbary Pirates; The Portuguese Explorers; The Argosies and Pageants of Venice; The Caravels of Columbus; The First Ship to Sail Around the World; Discoverers in the New World; The Great Harry; English Adventurers; The Spanish Armada; The Mayflower; Dutch Ships; Tall East Indiamen; Ships of the American Colonies and Republic; Buccaneers of the Atlantic Coast; The Victory: a Ship-of-the-Line; The North Atlantic Packets; Old Ironsides: the Frigate Constitution; Ships in Eastern Seas; Thar She Blows! The Whaler; The Darling of the Seas: The Clipper Ship; Warriors of the Deep; Ships of Various Types; and Ships of the Modern World.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Rupert Sargent Holland
ISBN-10: 054803284X
ISBN-13: 9780548032848
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 408
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d