book of old ships and something of their evolution and romance
Subtitle: wherein will be found drawings and descriptions of many varieties of vessels, both long and round, showing their development from most remote times; the portraiture of their progress, their garnishment, etc., etc., etc., together with divers dissertations upon the origins of shipping; also an appendix wherein will be discovered to the inquisitive much information appertaining to the ancient uses and customs of the sea and mariners, illustrated in line and color with a variety of original designs of shipping compiled from authentic sources
By: drawn by Gordon Grant; text by Henry B. Culver
Contributors: Grant, Gordon, 1875-1962
Publisher: Garden City Pub. Co.
Published: 1924
Place of publication: Garden City, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 306
Subjects: Shipbuilding -- History; Sailing ships
Notes: Illustrated lining-papers

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