A Nautical Odyssey: An Illustrated Maritime History from Cook to Shackleton

A unique combination of paintings and maritime history, this collection follows a historian’s journey as he presents the ships whose line and design captivate him and the mariners he most admires. It includes sections on Captain Bligh and The Bounty, Admiral Nelson, and famous clipper ships such as The Cutty Sark. Illustrated and annotated to be not only fascinating to read but also a pleasure to behold, this  stunning marriage of words and pictures will be coveted by anyone with an interest in sea history or maritime art.