Historic Ships

By Rupert Sargent Holland

Book Overview

Historic Ships is a comprehensive book written by Rupert Sargent Holland that explores the fascinating history of ships from ancient times to the modern era. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different periods and types of ships, including the Phoenician galleys, Viking longships, Spanish galleons, British frigates, and American battleships.The author provides detailed information about the design, construction, and use of each type of ship, as well as the historical events and figures associated with them. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that bring the ships to life and provide a visual representation of their features and functions.In addition to discussing the technical aspects of shipbuilding and navigation, Holland also delves into the cultural and social significance of ships throughout history. He explores how ships have been used for trade, exploration, warfare, and leisure, and how they have played a pivotal role in shaping the course of human history.Overall, Historic Ships is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or naval architecture. It is an engaging and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the fascinating world of ships and the people who sailed them.1926. Contents: Ships of the Ancient World; Viking Voyages to America; Barbary Pirates; The Portuguese Explorers; The Argosies and Pageants of Venice; The Caravels of Columbus; The First Ship to Sail Around the World; Discoverers in the New World; The Great Harry; English Adventurers; The Spanish Armada; The Mayflower; Dutch Ships; Tall East Indiamen; Ships of the American Colonies and Republic; Buccaneers of the Atlantic Coast; The Victory: a Ship-of-the-Line; The North Atlantic Packets; Old Ironsides: the Frigate Constitution; Ships in Eastern Seas; Thar She Blows The Whaler; The Darling of the Seas: The Clipper Ship; Warriors of the Deep; Ships of Various Types; and Ships of the Modern World.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162725265
• ISBN13: 9781162725260
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"