Ships of the World: An Historical Encyclopedia

A comprehensive single-volume historical encyclopedia of ships, meticulously compiled by Lincoln P. Paine. This edition, published in 1997, offers an exhaustive array of entries covering all types of vessels from antiquity to the modern era, including sailing ships, ocean liners, warships, and more. Profusely illustrated throughout with photographs, line drawings, and maps, it serves as an indispensable reference for maritime enthusiasts, historians, and researchers. The book is in As New condition in a sturdy hardcover binding, however, it is lacking the original dust jacket. A superb resource on the history of global shipping and naval craft.

• Author: Paine, Lincoln P.
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Year: 1997
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New
• ISBN: 9780395715567