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THE maintenance of an industry for two hundred years by one family, in the direct line of succession and in one locality, is almost unique in the history of western manufactures. Such a record proves …

ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION (1912): “ … A graphic and thrilling account of the sinking of the greatest floating palace ever built, carrying down to watery graves more than 1, 500 souls.Giving exciting escap …

This is the enhanced, augmented and updated 2nd edition 2021. The Shipbroker’s working knowledge is a book for employees involved in the shipping industry and particularly those dealing or about to d …

Two Years Before the Mast is a memoir by the American author Richard Henry Dana Jr., published in 1840, having been written after a two-year sea voyage from Boston to California on a merchant ship st …

In ‘Practical Boat-Sailing: A Concise and Simple Treatise, ‘ Douglas Frazar demystifies the art of sailing with a clarity and thoroughness that appeals to both novice and seasoned sailors. Drenched i …

In ‘All Afloat: A Chronicle of Craft and Waterways, ‘ William Charles Henry Wood embarks on an evocative exploration of maritime culture and its significance within the broader tapestry of human expe …

In ‘Practical Boat-Sailing: A Concise and Simple Treatise, ‘ Douglas Frazar offers an insightful exploration into the art and science of sailing, seamlessly blending practical guidance with theoretic …

Under Sail is a collection of sea-faring short stories by Lincoln Colcord. Contents: An instrument of the gods, The uncharted isle, Servant and master, Rescue at sea, Under sail and Anjer. …

In ‘Hints to Young Yacht Skippers, ‘ Thomas Fleming Day provides an essential guide for novice sailors venturing into the world of yachting. Through a blend of practical advice and engaging narrative …

When Titanic sank on a cold night in 1912, barely 700 people escaped with their lives. Among them were six Chinese men. Arriving in New York, these six were met with suspicion and slander. Less than …