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Man-Of-War : Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections (edition 1993)

by Stephen Biesty

Series: DK Cross Sections (Stephen Biesty)

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Text and cutaway illustrations depict life aboard a British warship of the Napoleonic era, covering such topics as work, leisure, discipline, navigating, and fighting.
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Title:Man-Of-War : Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections
Authors:Stephen Biesty
Info:Dk Pub (T) (1993), Hardcover, 27 pages
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Tags:History, Illustrated, Cross-Sections

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Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections: Man-Of-War by Stephen Biesty

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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. ( )
  themulhern | Jul 12, 2014 |
Good visual guide for fans of Patrick O'Brian or other historical novels set in time of sailing ships. Would be nice to have closeups of some areas. ( )
  ritaer | Oct 18, 2011 |
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. ( )
  Bookmaster1000 | Feb 25, 2009 |
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Text and cutaway illustrations depict life aboard a British warship of the Napoleonic era, covering such topics as work, leisure, discipline, navigating, and fighting.

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A look inside an 18th century warship and what life was like for the men who sailed and fought on them.
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