Flags of the World: A Visual Guide - Softcover

Vicki De Kleer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1861763050 ISBN 13: 9781861763051

Publisher: Chatham Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

Flags, as the distinguishing banners of nations, are the most immediate and recognisable of symbols but how many of us could spot the ensigns of the Bahamas or the Åland Islands or, say, the Falkland Islands? Did we even know the Falkland Islands had their own flag? This is the first book to organise flags primarily by their graphic element, allowing users to identify unfamiliar flags quickly and easily. It is truly comprehensive and contains more than 400 flags, and an alphabetical index makes searching for the flag of a country as simple as possible. A short history of flags, a glossary and a section on the use of flags aboard ships are also included. This is a superb and compact reference work which will appeal to sailors and ship enthusiasts, but it is also, in its simplicity, is a perfect resource for readers of all ages and from all walks of life.

About this title

About the Author

VICKI DE KLEER is a vet and an RYA Yachtmaster and has spent many years teaching young people to sail. She developed a sailing programme for the visually impaired which is now in its 25th year and has herself sailed the Atlantic a number of times. She lives in Ontario, Canada

Edition details

• Publisher: Chatham Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1861763050
• ISBN 13: 9781861763051
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64