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Author: Peter H. Spectre Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc. ISBN: 1574091956 Category : Boats and boating Languages : en Pages : 308
Book Description
This book is both an engaging compendium of nautical knowledge and a random accounting of the ways of the sea. It is the product of Peter H. Spectre's lifelong fascination with the sea, a guide to the good, the bad, and the ugly of a way of life that is as old as civilization.
Author: Peter H. Spectre Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc. ISBN: 1574091956 Category : Boats and boating Languages : en Pages : 308
Book Description
This book is both an engaging compendium of nautical knowledge and a random accounting of the ways of the sea. It is the product of Peter H. Spectre's lifelong fascination with the sea, a guide to the good, the bad, and the ugly of a way of life that is as old as civilization.
Author: Peter H. Spectre Publisher: Seafarer Books ISBN: 9780954706210 Category : Boats and boating Languages : en Pages : 308
Book Description
The period from the late eighteenth century to the first part of the nineteenth century was characterised by change: rapid industrial change, the agricultural revolution, political, economic and social reform. Yet there was also continuity, which led to tensions between improvement and resistance, modernity and tradition, rich and poor. Revolution, Radicalism and Reform provides a foundation for the study of the political, economic and social developments of the period. Topics covered include: Pitt and Liverpool, the French wars, the age of Peel, economy and industrialisation, poverty and Chartism. Revolution, Radicalism and Reform is part of the Cambridge Perspectives in History series. The book matches the requirements of the OCR examination specifications. It is suitable for all Advanced Subsidiary (AS) students, as well as students and undergraduates needing an introduction to the period. The book also contains a document study section on the condition of England at that time.
Author: Julian Stockwin Publisher: Ebury Press ISBN: 9780091958602 Category : Sailing ships Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Enchanting miscellany full of fascinating facts and intriguing stories from the golden age of seafaring. Lt Cdr Julian Stockwin shares his love and knowledge of the sea in this entertaining collection of maritime stories and little-known trivia. Featuring nautical facts and feats, including superstitions at sea, the history of animals on the waves -- until 1975 when all animals were banned from Royal Navy ships -- and how the inventor of the umbrella helped man the British Navy, it is packed with informative tales. Focusing on the glory days of tall ships he explores marine myths and unearths the truth behind commonly held beliefs about the sea, such as whether Lord Nelson's body was really pickled in rum to transport it back to England after his death at Trafalgar. Interspersed throughout are salty sayings showing the modern words and phrases that originate from the mariners of old -- 'cut of his jib', 'high and dry', 'the coast is clear', 'first rate' and 'slush fund'. Accompanied by nostalgic black and white line drawings "Stockwin's Maritime Miscellany "is a charming giftbook guaranteed to appeal to the sailing enthusiast, but also amuse and inform even the staunchest landlubber.
Author: Peter H. Spectre
Author: Peter H. Spectre
Author: Peter H. Spectre
Author: Peter H. Spectre
Author: Julian Stockwin
Author: Leonard George Carr Laughton
Author: U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Author: U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
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Author: Julian Stockwin