A Log Of Great Australian Ships
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
From the sun-drenched harbours of Sydney to the wild southern swells of the Bass Strait, A Log of Great Australian Ships charts the rich and turbulent maritime heritage of a nation built upon the sea. Graeme Andrews presents a compelling chronicle of the vessels that shaped Australia's history — from colonial-era sailing ships that braved treacherous waters to the great steam-powered liners that connected a continent to the world — bringing each ship to life with meticulous detail and evident passion. Andrews writes with the authority of a dedicated maritime historian, weaving together technical detail, seafaring lore, and vivid historical narrative to create a portrait of Australia's nautical soul. The work sits proudly within the tradition of great antipodean maritime literature, illuminating the profound relationship between the Australian people and the ocean that surrounds them. For anyone captivated by tall ships, great voyages, and the stories etched into weathered hulls, this volume raises a question that lingers long after the final page: how many of these legendary ships have already slipped beneath the waves of history, taking their secrets with them?
Author: Graeme Andrews
Format: Hardback
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
From the sun-drenched harbours of Sydney to the wild southern swells of the Bass Strait, A Log of Great Australian Ships charts the rich and turbulent maritime heritage of a nation built upon the sea. Graeme Andrews presents a compelling chronicle of the vessels that shaped Australia's history — from colonial-era sailing ships that braved treacherous waters to the great steam-powered liners that connected a continent to the world — bringing each ship to life with meticulous detail and evident passion. Andrews writes with the authority of a dedicated maritime historian, weaving together technical detail, seafaring lore, and vivid historical narrative to create a portrait of Australia's nautical soul. The work sits proudly within the tradition of great antipodean maritime literature, illuminating the profound relationship between the Australian people and the ocean that surrounds them. For anyone captivated by tall ships, great voyages, and the stories etched into weathered hulls, this volume raises a question that lingers long after the final page: how many of these legendary ships have already slipped beneath the waves of history, taking their secrets with them?