The Boy's Own Book of Boats - Including Vessels of Every Rig and Size to be Found Floating on the Waters in All Parts of the World - Together with Complete Instructions How to Make Sailing Models
Authors
More about the book
Focused on maritime history, this comprehensive guide explores various boats and ships from the nineteenth century, detailing their construction, rigging, and sailing techniques. It covers a wide range of vessels, including those from the Royal Navy, English merchantmen, and fishing boats, as well as international examples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The book also includes instructions for building sailing models, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts and collectors. A new introduction enhances its appeal for modern readers.
Book purchase
The Boy's Own Book of Boats - Including Vessels of Every Rig and Size to be Found Floating on the Waters in All Parts of the World - Together with Complete Instructions How to Make Sailing Models, William Henry Giles Kingston, W. H. G. Kingston
- Language
- Released
- 2009
Payment methods
- Title
- The Boy's Own Book of Boats - Including Vessels of Every Rig and Size to be Found Floating on the Waters in All Parts of the World - Together with Complete Instructions How to Make Sailing Models
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Henry Giles Kingston, W. H. G. Kingston
- Publisher
- Read Books
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 386
- ISBN13
- 9781444643190
- Category
- Hobby and Home
- Description
- Focused on maritime history, this comprehensive guide explores various boats and ships from the nineteenth century, detailing their construction, rigging, and sailing techniques. It covers a wide range of vessels, including those from the Royal Navy, English merchantmen, and fishing boats, as well as international examples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The book also includes instructions for building sailing models, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts and collectors. A new introduction enhances its appeal for modern readers.