Ships Seafaring And Society
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Ships Seafaring And Society
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Author : Timothy J. Runyan
language : en
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Release Date : 1987
Ships Seafaring And Society written by Timothy J. Runyan and has been published by Wayne State University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with History categories.
Ship And Society
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Author : Gunilla Larsson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Ship And Society written by Gunilla Larsson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Civilization, Viking categories.
Homeric Seafaring
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Author : Samuel Mark
language : en
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Release Date : 2005-02-09
Homeric Seafaring written by Samuel Mark and has been published by Texas A&M University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-02-09 with Transportation categories.
In this comprehensive history of Homer’s references to ships and seafaring, author Samuel Mark reveals patterns in the way that Greeks built ships and approached the sea between 850 and 750 b.c. To discuss and clarify the terms used by Homer, Mark draws on scholarly literature as well as examples from recent excavations of ancient shipwrecks. Mark begins by emphasizing the importance of the household during a period in which chiefs ruled and Greek nobles disdained merchants and considered seafaring a necessary but less than distinguished activity. His chapter on Odysseus’s construction of a ship includes discussions of the types of wood used. He concludes that most Greek ships were of laced, rather than pegged mortise-and-tenon construction. Mark goes on to discuss characteristics of Homeric ships and their stern ornaments, oars, quarter rudders, masts, mast-steps, keels, ropes, cables, and planks. Mark reaches several surprising conclusions: that in an agricultural society, seafaring was a common activity, even among the nobles; that hugging the coast could be more treacherous than sailing across open sea; that Homeric ships were built mainly to be sailed, instead of rowed; that sea battles were relatively common; that helmsmen were crucial to a safe voyage; and that harbors were little more than natural anchorages. Mark’s discussion of Homer’s geography covers theories that posit Odysseus sailing in the Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas and even on the Atlantic Ocean. As befits a study whose subjects are partly historical, partly archaeological, and partly myth and legend, Mark’s conclusions are tentative. Yet, this comprehensive and meticulous study of Homer’s references to ships and seafaring is sure to become a standard study on the subject.
Seafaring Lore And Legend
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Author : Peter Jeans
language : en
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Release Date : 2007-02-05
Seafaring Lore And Legend written by Peter Jeans and has been published by McGraw Hill Professional this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-02-05 with Sports & Recreation categories.
"A valuable and lively resource. Jeans sorts truth from fiction with a sure hand and does full justice to both." —Peter Stanford, President Emeritus, National Maritime Historical Society “A veritable sourcebook of nautical history, beliefs, and heritage. Every true mariner will get lost in this book.”—Boating Seafaring Lore and Legend is a storehouse of wonders for those who love the sea. From Noah’s Ark to Thor Heyerdahl’s raft, from Atlantis to the Northwest Passage, author Peter Jeans scours the ages and the seven seas for fanciful, inspiring, and bizarre tales of sea monsters, ghost ships, lost continents, castaways, pirates, explorers, superstitions, and customs. Discover the surprising truths behind: The origins of naval salutes and the Beaufort Scale Flogging a dead horse and other oddities of nautical custom Sea chanties, scurvy, and the hardships of life at sea Infamous and noteworthy sea captains and their ships Famous wrecks and mutinies Mermaids, sirens, and sea nymphs Nautical superstitions such as the albatross and Fiddler’s Green And much more This is a book you can open anywhere to savor for a few minutes or an afternoon. But be careful: it's easy to lose track of time at sea.
A Maritime Archaeology Of Ships
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Author : J. R. Adams
language : en
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Release Date : 2013-12-11
A Maritime Archaeology Of Ships written by J. R. Adams and has been published by Oxbow Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-11 with Social Science categories.
In the last fifty years the investigation of maritime archaeological sites in the sea, in the coastal zone and in their interconnecting locales, has emerged as one of archaeology's most dynamic and fast developing fields. No longer a niche interest, maritime archaeology is recognised as having central relevance in the integrated study of the human past. Within maritime archaeology the study of watercraft has been understandably prominent and yet their potential is far from exhausted. In this book Jon Adams evaluates key episodes of technical change in the ways that ships were conceived, designed, built, used and disposed of. As technological puzzles they have long confounded explanation but when viewed in the context of the societies in which they were created, mysteries begin to dissolve. Shipbuilding is social practice and as one of the most complex artefacts made, changes in their technology provide a lens through which to view the ideologies, strategies and agency of social change. Adams argues that the harnessing of shipbuilding was one of the ways in which medieval society became modern and, while the primary case studies are historical, he also demonstrates that the relationships between ships and society have key implications for our understanding of prehistory in which seafaring and communication had similarly profound effects on the tide of human affairs.
A Maritime Archaeology Of Ships
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Author : J. R. Adams
language : en
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Release Date : 2013-12-11
A Maritime Archaeology Of Ships written by J. R. Adams and has been published by Oxbow Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-11 with Social Science categories.
In the last fifty years the investigation of maritime archaeological sites in the sea, in the coastal zone and in their interconnecting locales, has emerged as one of archaeology's most dynamic and fast developing fields. No longer a niche interest, maritime archaeology is recognised as having central relevance in the integrated study of the human past. Within maritime archaeology the study of watercraft has been understandably prominent and yet their potential is far from exhausted. In this book Jon Adams evaluates key episodes of technical change in the ways that ships were conceived, designed, built, used and disposed of. As technological puzzles they have long confounded explanation but when viewed in the context of the societies in which they were created, mysteries begin to dissolve. Shipbuilding is social practice and as one of the most complex artefacts made, changes in their technology provide a lens through which to view the ideologies, strategies and agency of social change. Adams argues that the harnessing of shipbuilding was one of the ways in which medieval society became modern and, while the primary case studies are historical, he also demonstrates that the relationships between ships and society have key implications for our understanding of prehistory in which seafaring and communication had similarly profound effects on the tide of human affairs.
Maritime Spaces And Society
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2022-06-08
Maritime Spaces And Society written by and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-08 with Social Science categories.
Social interaction with maritime environments in a symbolic, cultural or economic manner, has led to the emergence of spatial structures – the social construction of maritime spaces.
The Complete History Of Ships And Boats
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Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
language : en
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Release Date : 2011-11-01
The Complete History Of Ships And Boats written by Britannica Educational Publishing and has been published by Britannica Educational Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Even as airlines provide faster means of travel, ships and boats remain as important as ever in transporting passengers and cargo across the worlds bodies of water. While ship design has become increasingly sophisticated with time, everything including the luxury liners, warships, and sailboats of today owe much to the watercraft that facilitated travel, trade, and war among ancient cultures. This detailed volume examines the development of the different types of water vehicles and the design of related structures, including docks and quays.
Classification Societies
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Author : Felix Goebel
language : en
Publisher: LIT Verlag Münster
Release Date : 2018-09
Classification Societies written by Felix Goebel and has been published by LIT Verlag Münster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09 with categories.
Stories From The Wreckage
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Author : John Odin Jensen
language : en
Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society
Release Date : 2019-04-19
Stories From The Wreckage written by John Odin Jensen and has been published by Wisconsin Historical Society this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-19 with Transportation categories.
Every shipwreck has a story that extends far beyond its tragic end. The dramatic tales of disaster, heroism, and folly become even more compelling when viewed as junction points in history—connecting to stories about the frontier, the environment, immigration, politics, technology, and industry. In Stories from the Wreckage, John Odin Jensen examines a selection of Great Lakes shipwrecks of the wooden age for a deeper dive into this transformative chapter of maritime history. He mines the archeological evidence and historic record to show how their tragic ends fit in with the larger narrative of Midwestern history. Featuring the underwater photography of maritime archeologist Tamara Thomsen, this vibrant volume is a must-have for shipping enthusiasts as well as anyone interested in the power of water to shape history.