George C. V. Holmes / George CVHolmes
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
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Ancient and Modern Ships Volume 1: Wooden Sailing Ships is a comprehensive book written by George C. V. Holmes. The book is a detailed account of the history of wooden sailing ships, from ancient times to the modern era. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the evolution of wooden ships, including their design, construction, and usage.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on ancient ships, including the ships used by the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. The author discusses the various types of ships used during these times, including warships, cargo ships, and passenger ships. The second part of the book focuses on modern wooden ships, including the ships used during the age of sail and the modern era.The author provides detailed illustrations and diagrams of the various types of ships discussed in the book. He also includes information on the materials used in shipbuilding, such as wood, iron, and steel. The book also includes information on the various techniques used in shipbuilding, such as planking, caulking, and rigging.Overall, Ancient and Modern Ships Volume 1: Wooden Sailing Ships is an informative and comprehensive book that provides a detailed account of the history of wooden sailing ships. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of shipbuilding and naval architecture.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
