Pictorial History of Ships

Pictorial History of Ships published by Octopus Books Ltd, London, 1977. 1st Edition. Hardbound in Glassine Protected DJ. Folio (up to 15'' tall). Condition: Fine in Fine DJ. DJ price clipped. 192 Pgs. ISBN 0706406257. From the earliest sailing vessels to the dramatic rise of steam and the advent of nuclear power. The principal types of ship are discussed and illustrated in full color throughout this book. Contents: The Age of Fighting Sail; Modern Warships; Historic Ships; The Triumph of Steam; Great Men of the Sea; Famous Ocean Liners; Sailing on the Trade Winds; New Seas and New Lands; Cargo and Container Ships; History of Ship Design; and Voyages of Adventure. By J. H. Martin & Geoffrey Bennett. Description text copyright 2000 BooksForComfort. Item ID 1872.