SHIP DISCY EXPL

A valuable and readable reference guide, this book is a follow-up to Ships of the World: A Historical Encyclopedia, which was named one of the best reference books of the year by the New York Public Library. This new book tells the stories of 125 vessels that have played important roles in voyages of geographical exploration and scientific discovery. Each ship is described in a vivid short essay that captures its history and personality. Softbound, 7' x 9', 188 pages, 33 b&w illustrations