The Golden Age Of Sail

Author : Amy Handy
Publisher : Smithmark Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780765197771
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Golden Age of Sail written by Amy Handy and published by Smithmark Publishers. This book was released on 1996 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 90 illustrations, this tells the history and romance of these tall ships which conquered the seas and changed the face of the world.

Author : David Ross
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781782740698
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Golden Age of Sail written by David Ross and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first capital ships were intended as flagships - conspicuous in their size, flying the banner of an admiral, and acting as a lead vessel to a fleet of smaller craft. But by the end of the 16th century, their value as fighting machines encouraged the maritime countries of Europe to build more big warships. What followed was three centuries of big-gun sailing warships, before steam power took over. The Golden Age of Sail selects the best of these vessels, from Henry Grace a Dieu, launched in 1514, through to the 19th century ironclad steam-and-sail ships, such as HMS Alexandra and Knig Wilhelm. The book devotes a spread to each featured vessel, with expert text putting each ship into its historical, military and naval context. Throughout specifications are provided for each ship, with feature boxes outlining development and annotations pointing out particular details. Unique graphics allow the reader to compare specific features. Featuring spectacular color profile artworks, The Golden Age of Sail is a superb celebration of 100 ships from 400 years of nautical history.

Author : Sam Jefferson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472900294
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Clipper Ships and the Golden Age of Sail written by Sam Jefferson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-09 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the era of commercial sail, clipper ships were the ultimate expression of speed and grace. Racing out to the gold fields of America and Australia, and breaking speed records carrying tea back from China, the ships combined beauty with breathtaking performance. With over 200 gorgeous paintings and illustrations, and thrilling descriptions of the adventures and races on the water, this beautiful book brings the era vividly to life. Chapters include: The origins of the clippers - from the gold rush to the tea trade A hell ship voyage with 'Bully' Waterman, one of the most successful and notorious captains of the era Marco Polo, the fastest ship in the world - her rise to prominence and subsequent decline Mary Patten's battle with Cape Horn - a lady captain takes charge in a very male world Mutiny aboard the 'wild boat of the Atlantic' The great China tea race of 1866 - an amazingly close race across the world, only decided in the final few miles The Sir Lancelot defies the odds - her eccentric captains and rivalry with the legendary Thermopylae The Cutty Sark's longest voyage First-hand accounts, newspaper reports and log entries add fascinating eyewitness detail, whilst the stunning images show how the designs of these thoroughbreds developed over the years. A wonderful read and worthy celebration of these racehorses of the sea.

Author : L. Francis Herreshoff
Publisher : Sheridan House, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1574092510
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Golden Age of Yachting written by L. Francis Herreshoff and published by Sheridan House, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: L. Francis Herreshoff came from a family that designed and built some of the finest yachts the world has ever seen.

Author : Philip McCutchan
Publisher : Crown Publishing Group (NY)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tall Ships written by Philip McCutchan and published by Crown Publishing Group (NY). This book was released on 1976 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pictorial history of sailing ships from the Baltimore packets of the 1800s to the swift clippers of the twentieth century.

Author : Andrew Lambert
Publisher : Harper Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 9780060838553
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book War at Sea in the Age of Sail (Smithsonian History of Warfare) written by Andrew Lambert and published by Harper Paperbacks. This book was released on 2005-08-23 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our fascination with the drama of war at sea is as strong today as it was in the heyday of the sailing ship.This book, written by one of the world's foremost authors on naval warfare, describes the dramatic battles of an age when sail was supreme. Andrew Lambert's comprehensive history examines key naval conflicts from the highest strategic level right down to the experience of the ordinary sailor. Fully illustrated throughout, this book incorporates computer-generated cartography that brings the sea battles to life. An in-depth look at ship design and the "floating culture" onboard The Anglo-Dutch Wars of 1650–74, when English commanders challenged Dutch sea power with superior speed, close quarters fighting, and fireships The rise and fall of the French Navy under the Sun King, Louis XIV The Napoleonic Wars, the defeat of the French fleet, and the rise of British Royal Navy hero Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson

Author : John Jennings
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781258124281
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Clipper Ship Days written by John Jennings and published by . This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Joseph Wheatley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781853673993
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Historic Sail written by Joseph Wheatley and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lavishly illustrated with large-scale color artwork, this detailed narrative covers more than 500 years of the rise and fall of sailing ships. 91 color plates.

Author : L. Francis Herreshoff
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493073427
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Golden Age of Yachting written by L. Francis Herreshoff and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-06-15 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Golden Age of Yachting presents a panoramic view of yachting, providing an insightful introduction to the pleasures, craft, and history of the sport, with emphasis on the era of the great steam yachts. It is a meticulous account based on accurate knowledge and detailed research. Most yachting histories have been so much influenced by the nationality of the author that the British and American versions are quite different, but L. Francis Herreshoff was equally familiar with both sides. He has given a much more factual account of the international races than can be found in other writings. This book will appeal to the large group of amateur and professional seamen who strive to keep alive the traditions and lore of sail. The book was first published by Sheridan House in 1963 under the title An Introduction to Yachting and reprinted in 1980. The title of this new paperback edition, The Golden Age of Yachting, more accurately reflects the treasures found in this magnificent volume.

Author : Julian Stockwin
Publisher : Ebury Press
ISBN 13 : 9780091958602
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stockwin's Maritime Miscellany written by Julian Stockwin and published by Ebury Press. This book was released on 2014-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enchanting miscellany full of fascinating facts and intriguing stories from the golden age of seafaring. Lt Cdr Julian Stockwin shares his love and knowledge of the sea in this entertaining collection of maritime stories and little-known trivia. Featuring nautical facts and feats, including superstitions at sea, the history of animals on the waves -- until 1975 when all animals were banned from Royal Navy ships -- and how the inventor of the umbrella helped man the British Navy, it is packed with informative tales. Focusing on the glory days of tall ships he explores marine myths and unearths the truth behind commonly held beliefs about the sea, such as whether Lord Nelson's body was really pickled in rum to transport it back to England after his death at Trafalgar. Interspersed throughout are salty sayings showing the modern words and phrases that originate from the mariners of old -- 'cut of his jib', 'high and dry', 'the coast is clear', 'first rate' and 'slush fund'. Accompanied by nostalgic black and white line drawings "Stockwin's Maritime Miscellany "is a charming giftbook guaranteed to appeal to the sailing enthusiast, but also amuse and inform even the staunchest landlubber.