Historic Sail

Wheatley, J: 2000 UK, hardcover with dust jacket, 205 pages, illustrated. Historic Sail, The Glory of the Sailing Ship from the 13th to the 19th Century, illustrated by Joseph Wheatley with text by Stephen Howarth, presents a richly illustrated panorama of sailing ships from the Middle Ages to the late 1800s, focusing especially on the golden age of exploration and discovery from 1450 to 1700. Each vessel is depicted in detailed color artwork and accompanied by concise historical commentary, celebrating the technological achievements and elegance of maritime history. ISBN 9781853673993 In very good condition. (Because of weight no sending outside Europe, or actual costs)