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Loading... Man-Of-War : Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections (edition 1993)by Stephen Biesty
Work InformationStephen Biesty's Cross-Sections: Man-Of-War by Stephen Biesty
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This is really excellently drawn and a useful reference work. While it is a picture book it is actually not suitable for children as it is straightforward and quite graphic about the brutality and horror of life at sea in the 18th century. A child with quick eyes and a good imagination will likely end up crying themselves to sleep and parents will have a really hard time explaining all the dismembered, mutilated, screaming bodies. The discussion of chamberpots, roundhouses, heads, and quarter galleries is merely useful and informative. ( ) This beautifully illustrated 32-page book is fun for children, and useful for students of the navies of the Napoleonic Wars. If you've ever been reading a Hornblower book or one of the Aubrey/Maturin series and wanted to see what is being described, this book can help you. The Man-of-War presented is based on HMS Victory. As with most of Stephen Biesty's books it contains many cross-sections to show the interior and consturction of the vessel. For children, there is a "Stowaway" character that is sort of like "where's Waldo" in each picture. Children can have fun trying to find this character. This is a great and useful book. no reviews | add a review
Belongs to SeriesDK Cross Sections (Stephen Biesty)
Text and cutaway illustrations depict life aboard a British warship of the Napoleonic era, covering such topics as work, leisure, discipline, navigating, and fighting. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)359.1Social sciences Public Administration, Military Science Navy; Naval Science Military lifeLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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