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First published in 1768, this remarkable collection of sophisticated line drawings offers a fascinating look at the maritime world of the eighteenth century, documenting merchant …
In this fascinating, highly readable biography, Fred C. Kelly, a former newspaperman, author, and an old friend of the Wrights, tells the story of the two brilliant, dedicated, …
In this classic by a master of the adventure story, Jack London writes of a true adventure-his own voyage across the Pacific in the Snark. Knowing little about navigation, he set …
"An engrossing book. A rich and extraordinary interesting account of the buildings themselves and of one aspect of the interaction of culture and technology. The many illustrations …
A master seaman, shipbuilder, and maritime historian charts an anecdotal, highly personal course through America's nautical history. Written in an informal, entertaining style, it …
Details the methods and materials required to construct twenty-five types of kites and offers instructions in reeling and stringing
In this remarkable collection, 24 reproductions of historic photographs and paintings recapture the character, magnitude, spirit and tragedy of the great ship. All cards are …