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Click to read more about the book of old ships by henry b. Culver 0486273326 9780486273327 buy a cheap copy of the book of old ships. Culver and illustrated with line art and color plates by gordon grant. From egyptian galleys to clipper ships by culver, henry b. The spine is faded to light brown and there is soiling to the boards. From egyptian galleys to clipper ships paperback november 17, 1992 by henry b. Superb, authoritative history of sailing vessels, with 80 magnificent line illustrations. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The is the original version not sure of the isbn as my 1924 copy has no such number, illustrated by gordon grant, text by henry b. The author presents a history of sailing ships through illustrations and descriptions that span 23 pages.

From egyptian galleys to clipper ships dover maritime kindle edition by henry b. The book of old ships and something of their evolution and romance, wherein will be found drawings and descriptions of many varieties of vessels, both long and round, showing their development from most remote times. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. The book of old ships and something of their evolution and.

Nov 24, 2017 from the book of old ships, by henry b. Culver, wellknown authority on naval history, has provided a detailed, meticulously researched text for each vessel, describing the materials and details of construction, how the ships design matched its function, the period in which the vessel flourished, romance and lore surrounding the craft, and more. Ebook guidebooks hobby home creativity forming developing henry b. Superb, authoritative history of sailing vessels, with 80 magnificent line illustrations by noted maritime illustrator gordon grant.

Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about the book of old ships by henry b. Culver, 9780486273327, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Their beginnings, their life histories, their ultimate fate henry b. Book of old ships from egyptian galleys to clipper ships. Culver, author of the book of old ships, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. The book of old ships and something of their evolution and romance henry b. For me this is a prized collectable because of the numerous line drawings and water colors. Culver, wellknown authority on naval history, has provided a detailed, meticulously researched text for each vessel, describing the materials and details of construction, how the ships. The book of old ships and something of their evolution and romance by culver, henry b. Of all the ships human beings have constructed to navigate the waters of the world from a hollowedout log sharpened at both ends to modern ocean liners weighing thousands of tons those powered by the wind are among the most interesting and beautiful. The text traces a history of the evolution of sailing ships and is pretty basic.

Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. To learn more about using bookshare with your device, visit the help center here is an overview of the specialized formats that bookshare offers its members with links that go to the help center for more information. He breaks the subject matter between long ships and round ships and presents the ships in chronological order from ancient galleys to clippers. Uses and customs of the sea and mariners hardcover 1935. The book of old ships hardcover 1924 by gordon culver, henry and grant author, gordon grant illustrator see all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Culver 0486273326 9780486273327 a gently used book at a great low price. Culver the book of old ships and something of their evolution and romance. From egyptian galleys to clipper ships dover pictorial archives dover maritime new edition by henry b. Culver the book of old ships from egyptian galleys to clipper ships. From egyptian galleys to clipper ships has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.

An outline of the development of the sailing vessel gordon grant. Book of old ships and something of their evolution and. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Find the book of old ships and something of their evolution and romance by culver, henry b at biblio. By culver, henry b book of old ships signed limited ed. This is a really nice book and is really like new with pages tanned by age. Of all the ships human beings have constructed to navigate the waters of the world from a hollowedout log sharpened a. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. From egyptian galleys to clipper ships paperback nov 17 1992 by henry b.

This volume contains drawings and descriptions of over sixty old ships from the galley of ancient egypt 1600 bc to the swift sailing clipper ships of the 19th century, including the modern super ship, a five masted bark. The book of old ships and something of their evolution and romance. The book of old ships from egyptian galleys to clipper ships dover maritime by henry b. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Very good in purple heavy, cloth covered boards with a gilt on black title block on the spine. Forty famous ships, their beginings, their life histories, their ultimate fate. Grant, gordon ilt grant, gordon superb, authoritative history of sailing vessels, with 80 magnificent line illustrations. From egyptian galleys to clipper ships dover pictorial archive culver, henry b. Wherein will be found drawings and descriptions of many varieties of vessels, both.