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A History of Sailing in 100 Objects

Hardcover • 2016 • 1. edition

A History of Sailing in 100 Objects

By Barry Pickthall

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About the book

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 sophis...Show more

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9781472918857

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published year

2016

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1

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A History of Sailing in 100 Objects

Format

Hardcover

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