The Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War, 1625-1860

The Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War, 1625-1860
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Publisher : Conway's History of Sail
Total Pages : 212
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ISBN-10 : 0851772900
ISBN-13 : 9780851772905
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Download or read book The Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War, 1625-1860 written by James Lees and published by Conway's History of Sail. This book was released on 1984 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first modern study of warship top hamper in the whole era of sail for which firm evidence is available, including the hitherto 'dark ages' of the mid-eighteenth century. When this book was first published in 1979 it was immediately recognised as the standard work on the evolution of rigging, mast-making and sail making. After two revisions, it remains the most comprehensive work on the subject.


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