Sailing ships
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Sailing ships

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eBook - ePub

Sailing ships

About this book

Sailing Ships is a comprehensive and richly illustrated exploration of the evolution, design, and history of sailing vessels from their earliest origins to the majestic ships of the nineteenth century. The book delves into the fascinating development of shipbuilding, tracing the transformation from primitive rafts and dugouts to the sophisticated clippers and men-of-war that dominated the seas. Through detailed descriptions and vivid imagery, readers are introduced to the various types of sailing ships, including galleons, frigates, schooners, brigs, and barques, each with their unique characteristics and roles in maritime history. The narrative brings to life the ingenuity and craftsmanship of shipbuilders, highlighting the advances in hull design, rigging, and navigation that enabled sailors to traverse vast oceans and connect distant continents. The book also examines the lives of sailors, the perils they faced, and the impact of sailing ships on trade, exploration, and warfare. Lavishly illustrated with engravings, diagrams, and period artwork, Sailing Ships offers a visual feast that complements its engaging and informative text. Whether recounting legendary voyages, famous naval battles, or the daily routines aboard ship, the book captures the romance and adventure of the age of sail. It serves as both an authoritative reference and an inspiring tribute to the vessels and people who shaped the course of maritime history. Ideal for enthusiasts, historians, and anyone captivated by the sea, Sailing Ships is a timeless celebration of human ingenuity and the enduring allure of wind-powered travel.

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Table of contents

  1. SAILING SHIPS
  2. PREFACE.
  3. ERRATA
  4. CONTENTS.
  5. LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
  6. CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTORY.
  7. CHAPTER II. EARLY EGYPTIAN SHIPS FROM ABOUT 6000 B.C.
  8. CHAPTER III. ANCIENT SHIPS OF PHŒNICIA, GREECE, AND ROME.[10]
  9. CHAPTER IV. THE EARLY SHIPS OF NORTHERN EUROPE.
  10. CHAPTER V. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAILING SHIP FROM THE EIGHTH CENTURY TO THE YEAR 1485.
  11. CHAPTER VI. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAILING SHIP FROM THE TIME OF HENRY VII. TO THE DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH (1485-1603).
  12. CHAPTER VII. FROM THE ACCESSION OF JAMES I. TO THE CLOSE OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY.
  13. CHAPTER VIII. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAILING SHIP IN THE NINETEENTH AND TWENTIETH CENTURIES.
  14. CHAPTER IX. THE FORE-AND-AFT RIG AND ITS DEVELOPMENTS; COASTERS, FISHING BOATS, YACHTS, ETC.[116]
  15. GLOSSARY.
  16. BIBLIOGRAPHY.
  17. INDEX
  18. PLANS
  19. FOOTNOTES: