The Seaman's Friend: Containing A Treatise On Practical Seamanship (1851) - Brossura

Dana Jr, Richard Henry

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ISBN 10: 1166304639 ISBN 13: 9781166304638

Casa editrice: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Riassunto

The Seaman's Friend is a comprehensive guide to practical seamanship written by Richard Henry Dana Jr. and originally published in 1851. The book covers a wide range of topics that are essential to the life of a seaman, including navigation, ship handling, rigging, and safety procedures. It provides clear and concise instructions on how to perform various tasks on board a ship, such as tying knots, splicing ropes, and setting sails. The book also includes detailed illustrations and diagrams that help to clarify the instructions and make them easier to follow. In addition to its practical advice, The Seaman's Friend also contains information on the history of seamanship and the development of sailing technology. This classic work is still highly regarded by sailors and maritime enthusiasts today, and is considered an essential reference for anyone who wants to learn about the art and science of seamanship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Kessinger Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1166304639
• ISBN 13: 9781166304638
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 242
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile