This vintage book is a pictorial record of the evolution of the sailing
ship from the earliest times up to the twentieth century. With a wealth
of interesting historical information, this accessible and profusely
illustrated book is highly recommended for those with an interest in the
history and development of ships and sailing, and would make for a
fantastic addition to any collection. Contents include: "The Evolution
of the Hull and Sail", "Primitive Craft", "Ships During the Dawn of
History", "Early Ships", "The Roman and Early Christian Era", "The
Vikings", "The Crusades", "The Age of Romance", "The Elizabethan Age",
"The Empire Builders", "The Zenith of the Sailing Ship", "The Clipper
Ship", "Modern Ship-types", "Auxiliary Vessels", etc. Many vintage books
such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are
republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition
complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.
"Sailing Ships at a Glance" was first published in 1926.