Seamanship in the age of sail

Harland, J, illustrated by Mark Myers: 1984 Conway Maritime Press, hardcover with dust jacket 320 pages, illustrated. A comprehensive and detailed account of the ship handling of square-rigged sailing man-of-war ships from 1600 to 1860, drawing from a vast array of historical sources and manuals to provide a thorough historical development of seamanship techniques among major navies. The book covers every aspect of ship handling, including rigging, sail management, crew organization, and various maneuvers, making it an indispensable resource for enthusiasts, researchers, and anyone interested in the Age of Sail ISBN 0851771793 In very good condition