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Title: Ships of the World: An Historical Encyclopedia
ISBN: 0395715563
Author:
Lincoln P. Paine
Publicate Date: 1997-11-17
Publish: 1997-11-17
List Price: $50.00
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Hardcover
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1: An ark of knowledge
I've had this book on my shelf for some years and refer to it frequently.
It describes actual ships and boats and mentions literary vessels including 'The African Queen', 'Red October' and (my personal favourite) 'The Ship of Fools'.
Most importantly, from an historical perspective, it provides a series of chronologies and an extensive bibliography. I am also grateful for the maps and the glossary.
Recommended to those who need a single volume reference for specific ships and a starting point for more general matters maritime.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
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2: Neat book!
Please buy this book. Lincoln is my brother-in-law and he's an all around good guy. If you want to know anything about ships, ask Lincoln.
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3: Premiere excellence for any serious researcher of ships!
Ever asked the question, "What was that ship? When did it sail? Why do we know of it? If you buy this book, your questions will be answered. From the Aaron Manby to the Zuytdorp, this book has them all. Even a list of "literary ships" such as the Africa Queen and the Caine."Ships of the World" describes each ship in detail including it's dimensions, builder, hull, origin, and ultimate disposition. A "must" for any naval historian.
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4: An Outstanding Book
This book that goes from Titanic to Noah's Ark is a wonderful reference book for all reader's. It is well written and has fabulous pictures. Two thumbs up for Lincoln Paine!
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5: excellant resource
Please pull my review dated Feb 7, 1999, from SHoffman@jg.net. There were numerous errors in the review. Thank you. Sam Hoffman.
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