Sailing Vessels in Authentic Early Nineteenth-Century Illustrations (Dover Books on Transportation, Maritime) [Paperback]

Edward William Cooke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1989 | Series: Dover Books on Transportation, Maritime

One of the masterworks of maritime art: the famous English artist’s richly atmospheric record of English ships and shipping in the early 1800’s. 65 detailed etchings focus on the river craft of the Thames, with scenes of harbor and shore life at Portsmouth, Brighton and other locales. Reprinted from an 1829 British edition. Publisher’s Note.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (December 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486261417
• ISBN-13: 978-0486261416
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,549,694 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC ARTWORK AND A LOT OF IT!, August 25, 2004

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This review is from: Sailing Vessels in Authentic Early Nineteenth-Century Illustrations (Dover Books on Transportation, Maritime) (Paperback)

I used this book to help make a decoupage project for a young boy. I wanted something to thrill the boy and also still be appreciated by him later in life. These detailed ink drawings are truly gorgeous and will be appreciated for their aesthetic virtues by any person who loves sailboats and ships. There are brief descriptions by the artist and/or editor with every picture so it provides a kind of overview history of many different types of watercraft found in British waters in the mid-1800's. The book's price is soooo reasonable IMHO. I would give this book much more that a 5-star rating if I could.