{"product_id":"the-art-of-rigging-dover-george-biddlecombe-9781626545588","title":"The Art of Rigging (Dover Maritime)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce upon a time, a mastery of the art of rigging was required for anyone working onboard a ship. Although this is no longer the case for sailors on today's steel-hulled, gas-powered behemoth's, the intricate rope work that once made sailing possible is a fascinating and important part of nautical history. And for those who enjoy building model ships, learning to create authentic rigging-albeit in miniature-is a matter of practical importance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaptain George Biddlecombe's \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Rigging\u003c\/i\u003e is widely considered to be the best and most thorough manual ever produced on the subject of rigging sailing ships. Initially published in 1848, it has been the go-to rigging reference for more than a century. Captain Biddlecombe covers everything from important terms and phrases to the progressive method of rigging ships, as well as methods for rigging brigs, yachts, and small vessels. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn important book for serious model-builders, naval historians, and landlocked sailing buffs who dream of the sea, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Rigging\u003c\/i\u003e is a one-of-a-kind reference and a joy to read. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e George Biddlecombe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1626545588\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781626545588\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Echo Point Books \u0026amp; Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/11\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 194\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.87lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.56d","brand":"George Biddlecombe","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43979431936255,"sku":"9781626545588","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bc0325cc-1435-4f9a-977d-ea3b6a10d2d7.jpg?v=1683245507","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-art-of-rigging-dover-george-biddlecombe-9781626545588","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}