The windjammers (The Seafarers)
Allen, Oliver E
ISBN 10: 0809427052 ISBN 13: 9780809427055
Published by Time-Life Books, 1984
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176pp. 11.3x9.5 inches. Padded black leather(ette) with colour ship illustration, gilt titles. Pictorial epp. Profusely illustrated in colour and monochrome. In the luxurious series The Seafarers covering the history of every category of ship, their characteristics and history from exploration to military to peacetime travelling. Weight over 1kg before packaging. (Nautical, Naval, Ships, Sea, Sailing, History, Travel)
Synopsis: This is the story of the windjammer - the huge square-rigged sailing vessels that were valiantly challenging the coming of steam on world trade routes. They fought their way around Cape Horn and charged through the Southern Oceans, capturing the hearts of sailors and landsmen alike.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The windjammers (The Seafarers)
Publisher: Time-Life Books
Publication Date: 1984
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good