Ancient Boats and Ships
Author | : Sean McGrail |
Publisher | : Shire Publications |
Total Pages | : 72 |
Release | : 2008-03-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 0747806454 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780747806455 |
Rating | : 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ancient Boats and Ships by : Sean McGrail
Download or read book Ancient Boats and Ships written by Sean McGrail and published by Shire Publications. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After an introduction to the topic of maritime archaeology and account of the way maritime archaeologists work, the author describes the building and use of rafts, boats and ships in north-west Europe up to about 1500. The evidence for early sea voyages and for navigation without instruments is also surveyed.