The Book of Old Ships: From Egyptian Galleys to Clipper Ships (Dover Maritime)
Superb, authoritative history of sailing vessels, with 80 magnificent line illustrations by noted maritime illustrator Gordon Grant. Ships include a Roman trireme, Viking longship, 16th-century caravel, New Bedford whaling bark, 19th-century brigantine, many more. Detailed text on each vessel by noted naval historian. Introduction. Appendix, including Notes.
TitleThe Book of Old Ships: From Egyptian Galleys to Clipper Ships (Dover Maritime)