Sailing Ships of New England 1606-1907
By (Author) George Francis Dow
By (author) John Robinson
Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing
17th March 2007
United States
General
Non Fiction
Naval forces and warfare
Ships and boats: general interest
623.82209740
Paperback
256
Width 178mm, Height 254mm, Spine 180mm
538g
Gathered from museums and private collections, the hundreds of images here are a reminder of a time when sailing was central to the life and growth of New England. Including paintings and photographs of vessels built, owned, or commanded by New England men, these illustrations will fascinate anyone who imagines harbors filled with tall ships. Some
George Francis Dow was an American antiquarian for the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. He completed several works on ships, arts and crafts, and daily living in New England.