BATHE, BASIL W. - Seven Centuries of Sea Travel - from the Crusaders to the Cruises

New York, Portland House. 1990. (ISBN: 0517017547). Hard Cover, Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. A Fine unmarked copy with near Fine dustjacket. A very large format volume of 296 pages. 357 illustrations, 30 in colour. This profusely illustrated book presents an authoritative account of the development of sea travel from the 14th century to the present. In tracing this development the author shows how two interdependent factors have influenced the design of ships - the needs of travellers and technological innovation. Ranging from accounts of early travellers to descriptions of life aboard the latest liners, he presents a vivid picture of the realities of sea travel, including its perils, over seven centuries. His text is enhanced by 357 illustrations, many of which have never previously published. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A LARGE HEAVY VOLUME OF 1.87 KILOS WHICH WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING COST 25. Fine/Near Fine.

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