000 03011cam a22003253u 4500
001 75889
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134745.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r20251913utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _ade
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aVM
100 1 _aKonijnenburg, E. van
_q(Emile),
_d1869-1956
245 1 4 _aDer Schiffbau seit seiner Entstehung, Band 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2025-04-17
508 _aPeter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Der Schiffbau seit seiner Entstehung, Band 1" by E. van Konijnenburg is a scholarly historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the evolution of shipbuilding from its earliest origins, tracing technological, cultural, and regional influences, particularly in Europe and the Mediterranean. The book seems especially concerned with understanding how different civilizations contributed to the development of ships and maritime technology, with a focus on historical accuracy and comparative analysis. Readers interested in maritime history, the progression of nautical engineering, or the interrelations of seafaring cultures will likely find this volume informative and detailed. The opening of this book begins with a table of contents, a preface, and the initial chapters that set the stage for a comprehensive exploration of shipbuilding's origins. Konijnenburg presents the Netherlands’ long-standing relationship with water, emphasizing how geography and necessity forged a people inherently skilled in seamanship and ship construction. He then delves into the roots of shipbuilding, describing the use of simple rafts, hollowed logs, and skin-covered frames, leading up to more sophisticated vessels. The narrative transitions to a detailed discussion of ancient Egyptian shipbuilding, describing river vessels’ construction methods, materials like papyrus, and their gradual adoption of sails and adaptations to navigational challenges. The text further examines the influence and advancements of the Babylonians and especially the Phoenicians, demonstrating how cultural exchange and competition drove innovations. Throughout this opening, there is careful attention to the evidence from archaeological finds, models, illustrations, and historical texts, illustrating both the technical development and broader historical significance of early ships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cBrussels: Internationaler Ständiger Verband der Schiffahrtskongresse, 1913
653 _aShipbuilding -- History
653 _aShips -- History
700 1 _aMüller, Hugo
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75889
999 _c116614
_d116614