A 16th Century Galleon
By (Author) Richard Humble
Illustrated by Mark Bergin
Salariya Book Company Ltd
Book House
1st October 2010
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Transport and vehicles
387.2209031
48
Width 219mm, Height 282mm
Step aboard a mighty galleon and explore the technology of the first great age of sail. Learn how these magnificent ships were built and how their crews lived - and died. Chart the courses followed by the great explorers. Could you have survived a sea battle under the command of Sir Francis Drake or Sir Walter Raleigh
Mark Bergin was born in Hastings, England, in 1961. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and specialises in historical reconstructions, aviation and maritime subjects. He lives in Bexhill-on-Sea with his wife and children.