A History of Sailing in 100 Objects | Buch

Cover: 9781472918857 | A History of Sailing in 100 Objects | Barry Pickthall | Buch | 2016

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Beschreibung

The book provides a fascinating insight into the history of sailing explored through a hundred objects that have been pivotal in the development of sailing and saling boats. From the earliest water-borne craft, 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, including the astrolabe, sextant, and compass. Other more apparently esoteric objects from all around the world are also explored, including the importance of citrus fruit in the prevention of scurvy, scrimshaw made from whalebone, and the meaning of sailor's tattoos.

Über den Autor

Barry Pickthall is an award winning yachting journalist, photographer and author. A former boatbuilder and naval architect, he was yachting correspondent for The Times for 20 years, and he has written 18 books about sailing.

Zusammenfassung

Friendly, yet authoritative tone and superb illustrations

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2016
Genre:	Geschichte , Importe
Rubrik:	Geisteswissenschaften
Medium:	Buch
Inhalt:	Gebunden
ISBN-13:	9781472918857
ISBN-10:	1472918851
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Gebunden
Autor:	Pickthall, Barry
Hersteller:	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	254 x 195 x 27 mm
Von/Mit:	Barry Pickthall
Erscheinungsdatum:	25.08.2016
Gewicht:	0,97 kg