Tall Ships of the World (Wilbur, C. Keith, Illustrated Living History Series.) (Library Binding)

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This unique volume chronicles the 150-year history of the tall ships - those incredible sailing vessels that sweep majestically across the sea, their masts piercing the sky, their canvas swelling with the wind. The author explains carefully how these ships were built, how they operate, and what it is like to live and work aboard them. He also recounts the harsh reality of life aboard nineteenth-century packets and clippers, the proud predecessors of today's sailing ships. He illustrates every facet of this tall-ship lore with more than 300 detailed pen-and-ink drawings.
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Library Binding: 87 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791045269
• ISBN-13: 978-0791045268
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,266,217 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice primer on tall ships, April 3, 2000

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This review is from: Tall Ships of the World (Paperback)

I found this book to be a nice introduction to the topic of shipboard life. Overall, the book gives the feeling that you are sitting with an old salt discussing sailing. In many instances, drawings in the book have been made from photographs or museum pieces, I would have preferred to see the detail of the photograph rather than a simpler and less accurate drawing. It has some facts on ship life and fittings that I have found no where else, however, it left me wanting more than it could provide. For those interested in finding out a little about the topic (those looking for a primer) this is a nice book with interesting drawings and anecdotal references. For those of a more serious bent, the book will not entirely satisfy.