Men and Ships Around Cape Horn, 1616-1939

This book is a study of ocean going sailing ships and the men who sailed them; in particular their struggles against formidable obstacles like Cape Horn and the terrible seas that pound its coast. And the Strait of Magellan, both of which the sailing ships had to endure. From early explorers and colonization, the pattern changes to commercial exploitation in the nineteenth century. The text is supported by a wealth of excellent color plates and b/w illustrations with detailed and informative captions.