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_aHolmes, George Charles Vincent, Sir, _d1848-1926 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aAncient and Modern Ships, Part 1: Wooden Sailing Ships |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-07-06 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Ancient and Modern Ships, Part 1: Wooden Sailing Ships" by Sir George C. V. Holmes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work traces the evolution of wooden ships from ancient civilizations to the modern era, emphasizing their significance in trade and maritime history. The book delves into various cultures, starting with the ancient Egyptians and spanning through the Greek and Roman periods, showcasing the important role of shipbuilding in commerce and naval warfare. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for this exploration by discussing the historical significance of wooden sailing ships and their development over millennia. It highlights the challenges faced by historians in reconstructing the past due to incomplete records and depictions of ancient vessels. The author introduces the origins of shipbuilding, positing that the Nile region yielded some of the earliest crafted ships, while also emphasizing the advancements made by civilizations such as the Egyptians, Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans based upon their geographic contexts and needs. The text promises a detailed examination of ships' structures, functions, and the overarching impact of maritime trade on civilizations throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aShipbuilding -- History | ||
| 653 | _aShips -- History | ||
| 653 | _aSailing ships -- History | ||
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