The History of Sail from Its Origins to the Present Day
This is an illustrated history of the tall ships from the very beginning - the origins of sailing - through the golden years of the 18th and 19th centuries to today's training ships and replicas.
This volume tells the story of the concepts and creativity that lie behind the birth of the finest and most beautiful yachts and discusses the world's most important sailing races. Included are events and anecdotes that have marked the history of sailing, from casual competitions for royal yachts on London's River Thames in 1600 to the high-tech challenges of today. This complete updated edition, which features exciting pictures of America's Cup latest edition, brings the reader the excitement of sporting events analyzed by the sailing world's most distinguished experts.
Překrásná obrazová publikace o slavných námořních plachetnicích. Obsahuje dokonalý přehled nejslavnějších a nejkrásnějších lodí světa.
Darstellung der Historie von Segelyachten von ihren Anfängen im 17. Jahrhundert bis in die Gegenwart, bedeutender Persönlichkeiten und berühmte Regatten; reichhaltig illustriert.
