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Title: SHIP
5,000 YEARS OF MARITIME ADVENTURE
By: Brian Lavery
Format: Hardback

List price: £19.99


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ISBN 10: 1405353368
ISBN 13: 9781405353366
Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY LTD
Pub. date: 1 June, 2010
Pages: 400
Description: 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.
Synopsis: This book reveals 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.
Illustrations: Illustrations
Publication: UK
Imprint: DK
Returns: Returnable
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