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The Development of the Rudder: A Technological Tale (Studies in Nautical Archaeology) [Paperback]

Lawrence V. Mott (Author)
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"... a fascinating study of the obvious, the essential, without which there is no control of a vessel." -- Speculum 74 (1999): 1096-8

"... sets a new standard for the study of rudder development, but it is about much more than just rudders!" -- Mariner's Mirror 85 (1999): 97

"Mott has provided a fascinating and rich investigation of a key development in late medieval technology." -- Technology and Culture 40 (1999): 137-9

"Mott makes a valuable and informative excursion into the history of technology and the history of ships ..." -- Sixteenth Century Journal 28 (1997): 1477-9

"The Development of the Rudder should be considered a seminal work on the subject." -- American Neptune 58 (1998): 301-3

About the Author

Lawrence V. Mott received a B.A. from the University of California at Santa Barbara, a M.S. from the University of Wyoming, and an M.A. in anthropology with a specialization in nautical archaeology from Texas A&M University. As a member of excavation and field research teams, he has performed extensive studies on shipwrecks and medieval shipbuilding. He also has published numerous articles relating to nautical archaeology.

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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: TAMU Press; 1st edition (January 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0890967237
  • ISBN-13: 978-0890967232
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,318,070 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars CRITIQUE, July 13, 2009
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IT IS AN EXCELLENT BOOK ON RUDDERS PARTICULARLY IN THE DESIGN AND DESCRIPTION OF QUARTER RUDDERS. ONLY WISH THAT THE RESEARCH WENT FURTHER BACK AND COVERED THE RUDDER DESIGNS OF THE ARAB DHOWS WHICH THEIR TECHNOLOGY PREDATED ANYTHING DONE IN EUROPE.
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