Ship: 5000 Years of Maritime History - Hardcover

Lavery, Brian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1405305894 ISBN 13: 9781405305891

Publisher: DK, 2004

Synopsis

Whether you're a Master, Commander or Pirate of the Caribbean, this is the vessel for you. From the earliest canoes to today's sophisticated ocean-going giants, witness the drama, the splendour and excitement of Ship's story above and below the waves, through centuries of exploration, endeavour and conflict. Produced in association with the National Maritime Museum.

About this title

Review:

'An awe-inspiring study of our maritime past and present...'Ship' is a compelling tale of exhilarating adventure, combined with authoritive detail' - Marine Times

About the Author:

Brian Lavery is Curator of Naval History at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. He is the author of many books. As a highly respected maritime historian he was consultant on the film Master and Commmander, and consulted on the replica constructions of Captain Cook's Endeavour and the emigrant ship Susan Constant. Brian resides in Greenwich, London.

About this edition

• Publisher: DK
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1405305894
• ISBN 13: 9781405305891
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400