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A Short History of the Sailing Ship by Romola Anderson; R. C. Anderson
Category: Transport | Series: Dover Maritime Ser.
This outstanding, amply illustrated book traces the evolution of the sailing ship from ancient times to the end of the 19th century. Extremely well-written in clear, non-technical language, the work provides detailed coverage of the ships of ancient Egypt and Crete (4000-1000 B.C.); Phoenician, Greek, a ...Show more
General History of the Pyrates by DANIEL DEFOE
Category: History | Series: Dover Maritime Ser.
General History Of The Pyrates by Daniel Defoe - is a 1724 book published in Britain containing biographies of contemporary pirates, influenced shaping popular conceptions of pirates. It is the prime source for the biographies of many well known pirates.
Under the Black Flag - Exploits of the Most Notorious Pirates by Don C. Seitz
Category: History | Series: Dover Maritime Ser.
Riveting account traces careers of buccaneers of many nationalities across 2 centuries and around the globe -- from the West Indies to the South Seas. True stories of such notorious brigands as Captain Kidd and Edward (Blackbeard) Teach, as well as such lesser-known pirates as John Quelch, Christopher S ...Show more
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