Author(s): Kenneth Giggal; Cornelis de Vries (Illustrator)

Maritime, Aviation

Written with the layman in mind, this book introduces the history of sail, and gives a concise description of 40 of the most important sailing ships of the past, mainly from the period between the 16th and 19th centuries. 
Full page colour paintings by Cornelis de Vries.

Good condition. Some light scuffing on dust jacket. Inscription at top of first page.