The modern wonder book of ships,
The complete story of ships from the beginnings of sea commerce and travel to the modern superliners of today. Starting with Egyptian and Phoenician galleys, the authors trace the technical development of ocean travel and relate fascinating sea lore about famous ships, sailors, pirates and more. --...
| Main Authors: | , |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Philadelphia, Toronto,
The John C. Winston Company
[1947]
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| Summary: | The complete story of ships from the beginnings of sea commerce and travel to the modern superliners of today. Starting with Egyptian and Phoenician galleys, the authors trace the technical development of ocean travel and relate fascinating sea lore about famous ships, sailors, pirates and more. -- From the jacket flap copy. |
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| Item Description: | "First edition." |
| Physical Description: | 3 preliminary leaves, 313 pages illustrations 24 cm |