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A History of Sailing in 100 Objects

Af: Barry Pickthall Engelsk Hardback

A History of Sailing in 100 Objects

Af: Barry Pickthall Engelsk Hardback
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Did you ever wonder which civilisation first took to water in small craft? Who worked out how to measure distance or plot a course at sea? Or why the humble lemon rose to such prominence in the diets of sailors?

Taking one hundred objects that have been pivotal in the development of sailing and sailing boats, the book provides a fascinating insight into the history of sailing. From the earliest small boats, through magnificent Viking warships, to the technology that powers some of the most sophisticated modern yachts, the book also covers key developments such as keeps and navigational aids such as the astrolabe, sextant and compass.

Other more apparently esoteric objects from all around the world are also included, including the importance of citrus fruit in the prevention of scurvy, scrimshaw made from whalebone and the meaning of sailor''s tattoos.

Beautifully illustrated with lively and insightful text, it''s a perfect gift for the real or armchair sailor, the book gives an alternative insight into how and why we sail the way we do today.

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Did you ever wonder which civilisation first took to water in small craft? Who worked out how to measure distance or plot a course at sea? Or why the humble lemon rose to such prominence in the diets of sailors?

Taking one hundred objects that have been pivotal in the development of sailing and sailing boats, the book provides a fascinating insight into the history of sailing. From the earliest small boats, through magnificent Viking warships, to the technology that powers some of the most sophisticated modern yachts, the book also covers key developments such as keeps and navigational aids such as the astrolabe, sextant and compass.

Other more apparently esoteric objects from all around the world are also included, including the importance of citrus fruit in the prevention of scurvy, scrimshaw made from whalebone and the meaning of sailor''s tattoos.

Beautifully illustrated with lively and insightful text, it''s a perfect gift for the real or armchair sailor, the book gives an alternative insight into how and why we sail the way we do today.

Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 224
ISBN-13: 9781472918857
Indbinding: Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 1472918851
Kategori: Maritim historie
Udg. Dato: 25 aug 2016
Længde: 26mm
Bredde: 254mm
Højde: 201mm
Forlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Oplagsdato: 25 aug 2016
Forfatter(e): Barry Pickthall
Forfatter(e) Barry Pickthall


Kategori Maritim historie


ISBN-13 9781472918857


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Hardback


Sider 224


Udgave


Længde 26mm


Bredde 254mm


Højde 201mm


Udg. Dato 25 aug 2016


Oplagsdato 25 aug 2016


Forlag Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

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