Sailing Through Time
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Sailing Through Time
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Author : Elsē Spatharē
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Sailing Through Time written by Elsē Spatharē and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Art categories.
The most important phases of Greek civilization are connected with the sea, through voyages of discovery, naval campaigns and ocean trading. Over the years, and due to its leading role as a means of communication, the ship also became a subject for artistic creations. The history and the evolution of the Greek ship from prehistoric times to the present day are presented through the work of known artists and anonymous craftsmen, executed in a variety of different materials. Ships were carved in stone and marble, incised on bronze, painted on clay or wood, depicted in paintings and murals, embroidered on cloth, printed on paper, offered as votives or worn as amulets. The rich illustrative material has been selected from museums and collections both in Greece and abroad.
Sailing Back In Time
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Author : Maria Coffey
language : en
Publisher: North Vancouver, B.C. : Whitecap Books
Release Date : 2002
Sailing Back In Time written by Maria Coffey and has been published by North Vancouver, B.C. : Whitecap Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Boats and boating categories.
It has been five years since renowned travel writer Maria Coffey and her husband, photographer Dag Goering, embarked on a journey by wooden boat along Canada`s spectacular western shores. Leading the way were legendary boat-builders Allen and Sharie Farrell on their last voyage aboard China Cloud. This revised edition includes an afterword that continues the story of the Farrells and offers retrospective insight to this classic West Coast adventure.
A Short History Of The Sailing Ship
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Author : Romola Anderson
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2012-06-11
A Short History Of The Sailing Ship written by Romola Anderson and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-11 with Transportation categories.
Amply illustrated book traces evolution of the sailing ship over the course of 6,000 years — from vessels of ancient Egypt to full-rigged clipper ships of the 19th century. 20 halftones and 134 figures.
Sailing To The Edge Of Time
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Author : John Kretschmer
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2018-11-13
Sailing To The Edge Of Time written by John Kretschmer and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-13 with Sports & Recreation categories.
John Kretschmer is sailing's practical philosopher – as much a doer as a thinker. And that is the overarching theme of this chronicle of a sailing life. Often amusing, sometimes poignant, occasionally terrifying but always inspiring, his deeply personal account is a welcome reminder of the good life waiting at sea. With hundreds of thousands of nautical miles under his keel, John's adventures have taken him several times around the world, with challenging crossings of the Atlantic and the Pacific, a narrow escape from a coup in Yemen, an unlikely deliverance from a coral reef off Belize as well as more serene, introspective passages where trade winds are blowing and stories are flowing. His crew has included CEOs, actors, writers, teachers, kids – in essence, everyone. John's narrative is interwoven with practical tips and advice in seamanship, but also, and just as importantly, his hard-won insights about making the most of our lives. He truly believes we find out who we really are, and what we are capable of, far from the shackles of land, when we find a place where time changes shape – days may merge into one another, but minutes are memorable. To live adventurously is to live more fully, and that is the life John Kretschmer continues to live. In this book he shares his simple profundities that will inspire those who live to sail, and those seeking something more rewarding from life.
A History Of Sailing In 100 Objects
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Author : Barry Pickthall
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2016-08-25
A History Of Sailing In 100 Objects written by Barry Pickthall and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-25 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Did you ever wonder which civilisation first took to water in small craft? Who worked out how to measure distance or plot a course at sea? Or why the humble lemon rose to such prominence in the diets of sailors? Taking one hundred objects that have been pivotal in the development of sailing and sailing boats, the book provides a fascinating insight into the history of sailing. From the earliest small boats, through magnificent Viking warships, to the technology that powers some of the most sophisticated modern yachts, the book also covers key developments such as keeps and navigational aids such as the astrolabe, sextant and compass. Other more apparently esoteric objects from all around the world are also included, including the importance of citrus fruit in the prevention of scurvy, scrimshaw made from whalebone and the meaning of sailor's tattoos. Beautifully illustrated with lively and insightful text, it's a perfect gift for the real or armchair sailor, the book gives an alternative insight into how and why we sail the way we do today.
Sailing Through History With The Uss Barry
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Sailing Through History With The Uss Barry written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Destroyers (Warships) categories.
Sailing With Vancouver
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Author : Sam McKinney
language : en
Publisher: TouchWood Editions
Release Date : 2004
Sailing With Vancouver written by Sam McKinney and has been published by TouchWood Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Could I have been one of them? was what Sam McKinney wondered as he retraced, alone, from Puget Sound to Queen Charlotte Strait, the explorations of Captain George Vancouver and his men. In the 1790s, day after day, they had rowed for long hours, camping on rocky beaches in all weathers and charting the intricate coastline for the first time. Two hundred years later, McKinney followed them in his 25-foot sailboat, anchoring in the same locations as they had done, experiencing the same winds and waves, and sharing what McKinney calls the link of vulnerability that is the ever-present condition of all people who go to sea. With his boat, his pipe and the occasional glass of rum, McKinney invites readers along on a perceptive voyage through time and along the magnificent Pacific Northwest coast from Puget Sound through the Georgia and Queen Charlotte Straits. Describing both the historical and contemporary voyages around the Inland Sea, McKinney offers insightful comparisons of what sailors saw and experienced in the 18th century and what they see today.At the end of his trip McKinney, like Vancouver, claims the area he had explored, not by deed of ownership but out of love for the place, its staggering beauty...(and) the memories of the people and cultures who have found homes along its shores. Could he have, indeed, been one of Vancouver's men? He isn't sure, but he would like to have given it a try.
Sailing Through The Ages
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Author : David G. Ritchey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Sailing Through The Ages written by David G. Ritchey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Sailboats categories.
"Austronesians were probably the first to invent ocean-going sailing technologies. Ancient Egyptians and Phoenicians, about 3,000 years ago, were also among the earliest sailors. The Greeks sailed "Triremes" (with three levels of rowers) that had been introduced by the Phoenicians. The Norse were known for their "Longships," and around 1000 AD, Leif Erikson was the first European to explore North America. Noteworthy sailing ventures include: Christopher Columbus' four trips to the Americas in 1492-1502; Ferdinand Magellan's fleet, the first to circumnavigate the globe in 1519-1522; the Spanish Armada of 1588, defeated by the English and then devastated by violent storms; a Spanish treasure fleet lost during a hurricane in 1715; Admiral Horatio Nelson's overwhelming defeat of a French/Spanish fleet at Trafalgar in 1805; the first America's Cup race wherein the yacht America bested the English Aurora in 1851; and Joshua Slocum's first single-handed voyage around the world in 1895-1898. With today's trailerable small boats, sailing is no longer exclusively a rich man's sport. "Weekend sailors" regularly engage in both recreational sailing and the racing of dinghies and sailboats"--
Sailing Through England
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Author : John Seymour
language : en
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Release Date : 2012-03
Sailing Through England written by John Seymour and has been published by Faber & Faber this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03 with categories.
By 1955 Sally and John Seymour had both seen a number of countries but practically nothing of their own. As for some years they had lived in a 34-ton Dutch sailing yacht they decided to dispel their ignorance of England by travelling round as much of it as they had time for in this vessel. Sailing Through England is an account of that voyage. Setting out from Portsmouth the Seymours would navigate the rivers and canals of East Anglia, the Midlands and the North, penetrating as far inland as Leeds and Bradford, finally crossing the country by a canal climbing right over the Pennine chain to Liverpool and the Irish Sea. Their account is both a vivid panorama of England's contrasts and a fascinating exploration of a navigational challenge, and along the way a wealth of real-life characters are encountered and brilliantly described on the page, accompanied by Sally Seymour's delightful drawings.
Sailing Home
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Author : Gary Geddes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001-01-01
Sailing Home written by Gary Geddes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-01-01 with Inside Passage categories.