Buy this book on-line Bathe, Basil W : Seven Centuries of Sea Travel - From the Crusaders to the CruisesPortland House, New York, 1990 ISBN 0517017547
Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. A Fine unmarked copy with near Fine dustjacket. A very large format volume of 296 pages. 357 illustrations, 30 in colour. This profusely illustrated book presents an authoritative account of the development of sea travel from the 14th century to the present. In tracing this development the author shows how two interdependent factors have influenced the design of ships - the needs of travellers and technological innovation. Ranging from accounts of early travellers to descriptions of life aboard the latest liners, he presents a vivid picture of the realities of sea travel, including its perils, over seven centuries. His text is enhanced by 357 illustrations, many of which have never previously published. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A LARGE HEAVY VOLUME OF 1.87 KILOS WHICH WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING COST 25. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Near Fine Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Bathe, Basil W : Seven Centuries of Sea Travel - From the Crusaders to the Cruises. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including incunabula, fine bindings, livres anciens, out-of-print books and used books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |