The Anatomy of Nelson’s Ships :: G. Nepean Longridge soon to be presented for sale on the fabulous BookLovers of Bath web site!
Hemel Hempstead: Nexus Special Interests, 1999, Hardback in dust wrapper.
14th impression, first edition 1961. Contains: Black & white photographs; Black & white plates; Diagrams; Fold-out plans;
From the cover: Nelsons history has been written from every possible angle, but this is not so with his ships. Such information as there is about the ships is buried in contemporary books on Naval Architecture; only the expert can sift it and present it in a usable form. In doing this, Dr. Longridges work becomes a veritable treasure trove for the naval historian and ship modeller. H.M.S. Victory is the supreme example of the ships of the period, and fortunately she is still in existence. The original draughts of 1765 have been preserved, as have also the drawings used in the restoration…
Very Good in Very Good Dust Wrapper.
Green boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 283 pages. Index. 9¾” x 7½”.
Of course, if you don’t like this one, may I persuade you to have a look at more books within my Transport Nautical catalogue?
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