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The Rigging Of Ships: In The Days Of The Spritsail Topmast, 16001720 (Dover Maritime)
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For Ship Modelmakers And Students And Enthusiasts Of Historic Sailing Ships, This Generously Illustrated Book Is Essential Reading And A Valuable Reference. It Describes And Depicts In Detail How Seventeenthcentury English, French, Dutch, And Other European Trading Ships And Warships Were Rigged From Stem To Stern Throughout This Colorful Period In Maritime History.The Book Begins In 1600, The Earliest Date Of Our Detailed Knowledge Of Ships Rigging, And The Earliest To Which That Characteristic Seventeenthcentury Fitting, The Spritsail Topmast, Has Been Traced. It Ends In 1720, Roughly The Time When The Spritsail Topmast Was Superseded By The Jib Boom And Other Innovations Of Eighteenthcentury Rigging. The Books 12 Chapters Cover Every Aspect Of The Ships Rigging Of The Period, From The Lower Masts And Bowsprit To The Running Rigging Of The Topsails And Topgallants. Over 350 Fine Line Drawings Illustrate Every Item Used In The Rigging. Twentyfive Halftones, Extensively Annotated, Illustrate Typical Ships That Plied The Seas In The Days Of The Bowsprit Mast English Merchantmen And Gun Ships, French And Dutch Menofwar, And More.In Compiling This Volume, R. C. Anderson Consulted Not Only The Literature Of The Period, Listed In The Extensive Bibliography, But Also Famous Ship Models Created Throughout The Seventeenth Century Some With Contemporary Rigging In Almost Perfect Condition. The Result Is An Indispensable Resource For Model Builders, Maritime Historians, Sailing Ship Buffs Anyone Interested In Authentic Documentation Of Ships Rigging During A Crucial Period In The History Of Sailing Vessels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'The Rigging of Ships'? A: 'The Rigging of Ships' primarily focuses on the rigging of seventeenth-century ships, detailing how English, French, Dutch, and other European vessels were rigged during the period from 1600 to 1720.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Rigging of Ships' is R. C. Anderson, who consulted various historical literature and ship models to compile this detailed resource.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Rigging of Ships' contains 336 pages, providing extensive information on ship rigging.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in ship modeling? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both beginners and experienced ship model-makers, as it provides essential reading and valuable references on historical rigging techniques.
- Q: What type of illustrations can I expect in the book? A: The book includes over 350 fine line drawings and 25 halftones that illustrate various items used in ship rigging, as well as typical ships from the period.
- Q: When was 'The Rigging of Ships' published? A: 'The Rigging of Ships' was published on March 14, 1994.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers all aspects of ship rigging from lower masts and bowsprits to the running rigging of topsails and topgallants, organized into 12 comprehensive chapters.
- Q: Is the book a good resource for maritime historians? A: Yes, 'The Rigging of Ships' serves as an indispensable resource for maritime historians as well as model builders and sailing ship enthusiasts.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Rigging of Ships' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any references or bibliographies included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes an extensive bibliography that lists the literature consulted during its compilation.