A History of Sailing in 100 Objects

The book provides a fascinating insight into the history of sailing explored through a hundred objects that have been pivotal in the development of sailing and saling boats. From the earliest water-borne craft, through magnificent Viking warships, to the technology that powers some of the most sophisticated modern yachts, the book also covers key developments such as keeps, and navigational aids, including the astrolabe, sextant, and compass. Other more apparently esoteric objects from all around the world are also explored, including the importance of citrus fruit in the prevention of scurvy, scrimshaw made from whalebone, and the meaning of sailor's tattoos.

• Fifty Ships That Changed the Course of History: A Nautical History of the World (Fifty Things That Changed the Course of History)
• Harbor of Spies: A Novel of Historic Havana
• The Complete Sailing Manual, 4th Edition
• A History of the World in 100 Objects
• The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: Fourth Edition
• Atlas of the World
• Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean
• A Voyage for Madmen
• The Book of Sailing Knots: How To Tie And Correctly Use Over 50 Essential Knots
• Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die: Sailing Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations