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The National Maritime Museum at Greenwich, which includes the Royal Observatory and the Queen's House, is the largest of its kind in the world. It is home to a wealth of fascinating objects, concerning many aspects of the sea, ships, time and the stars. These treasures all have compelling stories to tell: they trace the histories of individuals, communities and nations, but also help us consider the future of the sea on our increasingly crowded planet, and the new frontiers that astronomy is presenting to modern explorers. This handsome A-to-Z companion reflects the diversity of the Museum's collections through over 300 carefully considered, beautifully photographed items. Each is accompanied by an account of its historical significance, written by the Museum's experts. Short but informative essays intersperse the objects, introducing subjects as intriguing and diverse as Nelson's navy, latitude and longitude, polar exploration, slavery and the history of Greenwich itself.
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... a phenomenal reservoir of material documenting the growth of a once-great maritime power. -- The Guardian
Well edited book and a good presentation. -- Antiques Trade Gazette
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Well edited book and a good presentation. -- Antiques Trade Gazette
The National Maritime Museum at Greenwich has the largest collection of maritime – related objects in the world. Treasures of the National Maritime Museum reveals some of the finest examples, all of them chosen by our curators who are expert in and passionate about aspects of the Museum’s core subjects – the sea, ships, time and the stars. Some of the items may be in this book because they are too delicate or difficult to display safely in galleries; others could be objects that the curators feel are important but which have been unfairly neglected; some may be here simply because we are particularly fond of them and want to share our favourites with you. Chiefly, though, they have been chosen because they represent the best of a superb national collection.
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- PublisherNational Maritime Museum
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 1906367124
- ISBN 13 9781906367121
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages256
- EditorNigel Rigby, Gloria Clifton
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This handsome A to Z companion reflects the diversity of the Museum's collections through over 300 carefully considered, beautifully photographed items. Each is accompanied by an account of its historical significance, written by Museum experts. Short but informative essays intersperse the objects, introducing subjects as intriguing and diverse as Nelson's navy, latitude and longitude, polar exploration, slavery and the history of Greenwich itself, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some of the special items in the collection include the first letter Nelson wrote after the loss of his right arm, an unusual love token from him to his mistress, Emma Hamilton, and the uniform in which he was shot at the Battle of Trafalgar. John Harrison's legendary timepieces sit alongside a watch that stopped when it hit the water on the night the Titanic went down. The last message from Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition to find the North-West Passage and a logbook from a slave ship exemplify the many contrasting motives for sea voyages. Ship models demonstrate expert craftsmanship and the beauty of an astrolabe belies its practical function in helping early explorers to navigate by the stars. Many of the treasures featured have been specially photographed for this book. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004387955
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