The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor, or a Key to the Leading of Rigging and to Practical Seamanship
by Lever, Darcy, George W. (George William), 1802-1878 Blunt, R. S. Lee
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- Hardcover
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- ISBN 10
- 0921335717
- ISBN 13
- 9780921335719
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About This Item
Ottawa: Algrove, , 2000. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 3rd Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. blue cloth, paste down cover illustration, x, 120, [52] pages. : illustrated, Includes index. Reprint of the ed. published London : Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme, 1808, together with the additions made by George W. Blunt in the ed. published New York : E. & G.W. Blunt, 1858, as compiled by Robert S. Lee.Widely used among young 19th-century officers in the Royal Navy and East India Company, this now-rare volume offers clear definitions and copious illustrations of the principles of rigging and other aspects of seamanship - tacking, use of a compass, splicing ropes, making sails, and much more. A must for ship fanciers and naval historians.
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- Harry E Bagley Books Ltd
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- Title
- The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor, or a Key to the Leading of Rigging and to Practical Seamanship
- Author
- Lever, Darcy, George W. (George William), 1802-1878 Blunt, R. S. Lee
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0921335717
- ISBN 13
- 9780921335719
- Publisher
- Algrove,
- Place of Publication
- Ottawa
- Date Published
- 2000
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12"
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Gre?ement,Masts and rigging,Navigation, Masts and rigging Masts and rigging Handbooks, manuals, etc., Navigation Navigation Guides, manuels, etc.,Masts and rigging, Masts and rigging Handbooks, manuals, etc, Navigation, Navigation Guides, manuels, etc, Na
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