Maritime history books

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This is a complete English-language edition of D.A. Romanov's vigorous defence of the people and institutions that...  Read More >>

Tells the story of the awe-inspiring wooden catboats unique to the Jersey Shore's Barnegat Bay. This narrative records...  Read More >>

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A dramatic examination of the legendary HMS Nancy, whose noted career ended in a fiery explosion in the War of 1812....  Read More >>

Describing the lighthouses and their history, this title captures the unique way of life of the lighthouse keepers...  Read More >>

A spectacularly illustrated account of the ocean liner's place in transportation and social history.  Read More >>

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From the bestselling author of ‘The Lighthouse Stevensons’, a gripping history of the drama and danger of wrecking...  Read More >>

This book presents the history of the early P&A Campbell years, a company which dominated steamer travel on the...  Read More >>

Views the development of the Canadian Rockies from a maritime perspective. This book ties the Missouri River's commercial...  Read More >>

Tells the story of one of Britain's most famous expedition ships put together from accounts recorded by men who...  Read More >>

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Useful for students with an interest in the Arctic Convoys, World War II and in maritime and military history, this...  Read More >>

Jean-François De Galup, Comte De La Pérouse is second only to James Cook in his historical significance and was...  Read More >>

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The riveting story of the race between rival nations - the British, French and Americans - to claim Antarctica's...  Read More >>

A dramatic history of the Royal Navy from the Middle Ages to the Second World War, from the archives of the National...  Read More >>

The Torpedo Boat Destroyers (TBDs) of the 1890s were among the most glamourous naval vessels ever built. Drawing...  Read More >>

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After an introduction to the topic of maritime archaeology and account of the way maritime archaeologists work,...  Read More >>

This book provides vivid insight into the experience of steerage emigrants leaving Britain for Australia throughout...  Read More >>

A rare diary illustrated with previously unpublished period drawings that records some of the most important naval...  Read More >>

The story of John Devoy's 1876 Catalpa rescue is a tale of heroism, creativity, and the triumph of independent spirit...  Read More >>

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