The Search for Speed Under Sail 1700-1855 by Howard I. Chapelle

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Code: BH1316

The Search for Speed Under Sail 1700-1855 by Howard I. Chapelle

Howard Irving Chapelle was an American naval architect, and curator of maritime history at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. In addition, he authored many books and articles on maritime history and marine architecture.

Excellent study of sailing ships from 1700 to 1855 divided into 7 Chapters, Chapter 8 is Conclusions and Comments, Detailed appendix ands Index as well, 451 pages, illustrated with 36 halftones, 120 text plates and 16 folding plates.

Format :- Hard Cover
Dust cover:- Good condition
Size :- 260mm x 200mm
Date Published :- 1967 First edition.
Pages :- 451
Condition :- good Second hand some tape marking to the inside covers.
Illustrations :- black and white plates and line drawings of many ships.

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