Ship by Brian Lavery

Ship by Brian Lavery

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Reveals 5,000 years of maritime adventure. From the earliest dugout canoes and the boats of the Ancient Egyptians to the most technologically advanced battleships and cruise-liners, this guide covers every aspect of the ship, and those who have sailed them.

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Ship by Brian Lavery

5,000 years of maritime adventure in a new compact format From the earliest dugout canoes and the boats of the Ancient Egyptians to the most technologically advanced battleships and cruise-liners, this is the ultimate guide to every aspect of the ship, and those who have sailed them. Find out all about the endeavours of the great explorers as they mapped the globe and discovered new worlds, you'll learn the impact ships have had on trade and industry and find out all the key historical conflicts in which ships played a vital role. Plus, take a look at seafaring for pleasure and trace fishing through the ages. Every conceivable type of sea-going vessel is featured, from caravels and galleons, warships and yachts to clippers and cruise-liners. Produced in association with the National Maritime Museum.
Brian Lavery is Curator Emeritus at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, and author of over 30 books on ships and seafaring. As a highly respected maritime historian, he was consultant on the film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, advised on the replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour, and wrote the best-selling accompanying book to the BBC drama series Empire of the Seas.
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ISBN 13 9781405353366
ISBN 10 1405353368
Title Ship
Author Brian Lavery
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published 2010-06-01
Number of pages 400
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.