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Ships And Sailors, Ancient And Modern: A Sketch Of The Progress Of Naval Art, With Historical Illustrations (1868)

Ships And Sailors, Ancient And Modern: A Sketch Of The Progress Of Naval Art, With Historical Illustrations (1868)

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Ships and Sailors, Ancient and Modern: A Sketch of the Progress of Naval Art, with Historical Illustrations is a book written by Charles Clement Cotterill and published in 1868. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of naval art from ancient times to the modern era. It covers the evolution of ships and sailors, including their design, construction, navigation, and warfare techniques.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific period in naval history. The first chapter covers the ships and sailors of ancient times, including the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans. The second chapter explores the medieval period, including the Vikings and the Crusades. The third chapter covers the age of exploration and the discovery of the New World. The fourth chapter focuses on the naval battles of the 17th and 18th centuries, including the Spanish Armada and the Battle of Trafalgar. The fifth and final chapter covers the modern era, including the development of steamships and the impact of technology on naval warfare.Throughout the book, Cotterill provides historical illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the evolution of naval art. He also includes anecdotes and stories about famous sailors and naval battles, making the book an engaging and informative read.Overall, Ships and Sailors, Ancient and Modern: A Sketch of the Progress of Naval Art, with Historical Illustrations is a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval history, ships, and sailors. It provides a detailed and well-researched overview of the development of naval art, from ancient times to the modern era.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.
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