Ships & Ways of Other Days

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chatterton, E. Keble (Edward Keble), 1878-1944.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Ships and Ways of Other Days

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ships & Ways of Other Days" by E. Keble Chatterton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book is a comprehensive exploration of maritime history, tracing the evolution of shipbuilding, seamanship, and navigation through various cultures and eras, from ancient civilizations to the early modern period. The narrative offers an in-depth look at the lives of seamen, the technological advancements in ship design, and the maritime strategies employed throughout history. The opening of the book presents an introduction that sets the tone for the exploration of human activities connected to the sea. Chatterton expresses a desire to delve into the experiences of mariners, reflecting on their efforts to navigate and survive the challenges posed by the ocean. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the daily lives of seafarers, their skills and knowledge, as well as the ships they operated. This section lays the groundwork for a historical journey that promises to engage readers with tales of adventure, ingenuity, and the trials faced by those who ventured onto the seas across different historical contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by deaurider, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-09-02