Alan Villiers The Way of a Ship History of the Square-Rigged Sailing Ship 1974

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Classic maritime history by renowned sailor and author Alan Villiers.

Originally published in 1954, this 1974 White Lion edition tells the story of the square-rigged Cape Horner and the development, operation and decline of the great sailing ships. Illustrated throughout with the author's photographs and Harold A. Underhill's diagrams and drawings. A respected reference work for collectors of nautical history and sailing literature.

• Title: The Way of a Ship
• Author: Alan Villiers
• Publisher: White Lion Publishers
• Edition: 1974 reprint
• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
• Illustrated throughout
• 287 pages

Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. 

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