The book of old ships and something of their evolution and romance. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Culver, author of the book of old ships, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Very good in purple heavy, cloth covered boards with a gilt on black title block on the spine.
Their beginnings, their life histories, their ultimate fate henry b. A very large yearbook collection from the trustee of an. The book of old ships and something of their evolution and romance by culver, 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. From egyptian galleys to clipper ships by culver, henry b. For me this is a prized collectable because of the numerous line drawings and water colors.
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From egyptian galleys to clipper ships paperback november 17, 1992 by henry b. The spine is faded to light brown and there is soiling to the boards. Culver the book of old ships from egyptian galleys to clipper ships. 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. From egyptian galleys to clipper ships dover pictorial archives dover maritime new edition by henry b. The author presents a history of sailing ships through illustrations and descriptions that span 23 pages. Watercraft books featuring the book of old ships by. From egyptian galleys to clipper ships has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The text traces a history of the evolution of sailing ships and is pretty basic. Of all the ships human beings have constructed to navigate the waters of the world from a hollowedout log sharpened a. Culver 0486273326 9780486273327 buy a cheap copy of the book of old ships. Lee the book of old ships from egyptian galleys to clipper ships por henry b. 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 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. Contemporary scale models of vessels of the seventeenth century. Uses and customs of the sea and mariners hardcover 1935. 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. Forty famous ships, their beginings, their life histories, their ultimate fate. Culver the book of old ships and something of their evolution and romance. 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. This is a really nice book and is really like new with pages tanned by age. By culver, henry b book of old ships signed limited ed. From egyptian galleys to clipper ships paperback nov 17 1992 by henry b. Superb, authoritative history of sailing vessels, with 80 magnificent line illustrations. From egyptian galleys to clipper ships dover pictorial archive culver, henry b.
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