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A History of Sailing in 100 Objects Hardcover – September 27, 2016

by Barry Pickthall (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 41 ratings
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The book provides a fascinating insight into the history of sailing explored through a hundred objects that have been pivotal in the development of sailing and saling boats. From the earliest water-borne craft, through magnificent Viking warships, to the technology that powers some of the most sophisticated modern yachts, the book also covers key developments such as keeps, and navigational aids, including the astrolabe, sextant, and compass. Other more apparently esoteric objects from all around the world are also explored, including the importance of citrus fruit in the prevention of scurvy, scrimshaw made from whalebone, and the meaning of sailor's tattoos.
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  1. Print length
    224 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Adlard Coles
  4. Publication date
    September 27, 2016
  5. Dimensions
    7.69 x 1.23 x 9.7 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1472918851
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1472918857
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"A whimsical, inventive, comprehensive and scientific volume of sailing knowledge." - Boating Times Long Island

"A delightful anthology of vignettes about all sorts of things of interest and importance to leisure, commercial and naval mariners. It has much wider appeal than just sailing and yachting." - Ausmarine magazine

"This photographic tour through the ages is a captivating look at mankind’s history at sea." - Yachting Times Magazine

"This fascinating book would make a fine present for a nautical friend." - C. Henry Depew, The Ensign

About the Author

Barry Pickthall is an award winning yachting journalist, photographer, and author. A former boatbuilder and naval architect, he was yachting correspondent for The Times for 20 years, and he has written 20 books about sailing, including Blue Water Sailing, Going Foreign, Buying a Yacht, and Buying a Motorboat, all published by Adlard Coles Nautical.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Adlard Coles; First Edition (September 27, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1472918851
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1472918857
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.69 x 1.23 x 9.7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 41 ratings

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Daniel L. Engelmann
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2019
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Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2017
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Delightfully simple explanation of the evolution of sailing.
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Mak Nichols
4.0 out of 5 stars Lacked some items and some were well described.
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2021
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Most of the items were interesting and well described. Could have used knots and more rigging items, there were important improvements that are interesting. The staffs and other instruments for finding latitude were not described well at all.
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Shack
3.0 out of 5 stars Book itself looks great, the copy I recieved looks worn and used
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2018
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Book itself looks great, the copy I recieved looks worn and used. I ordered a new book. I am giving it as a gift tomorrow so I dont have time to return it.
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Ginny
4.0 out of 5 stars a darned good effort.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2017
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Very clever idea for a book and lots of information. It is really hard to pick the 100 definitive pieces............a darned good effort.
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Jane's spouse
1.0 out of 5 stars Badly executed book
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2019
I have read many sailing books--this is clearly the worst! In addition to errors (like attributing a design to Herrshoff some 50 years after his death), there are poorly related images, and unexplained terms or concepts -- for example, the article about binoculars shows a non-descript, undated binocular with no indication of its structure, while the article mentions (without explanation) porro and roof prisms -- why not an illustration of each type?
I found myself playing a sort of "where's Waldo" on each item: how could it have been made better?
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Nicholas Foote
5.0 out of 5 stars History of sailing in 100 Objects.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2021
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Great book, arrived on time. Given as a Birthday present, receiver very happy with book.
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Herby
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2021
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Thomas Miles Russell
2.0 out of 5 stars Amazing content, book arrived scuffed and bashed
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2020
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The actual book content, is amazing! Bought as a birthday present for my Dad who has always loved sailing.

What's a real shame, is that the book arrived and has lots of damage, on the spine, edges and the cover is scuffed and looks like something has been spilt and dried up on it.

I didn't have time to return it as it was a birthday gift, and the only options are return or keep and suck it up, but at £20 I expected a lot more from this seller.
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Thomas Miles Russell
2.0 out of 5 stars Amazing content, book arrived scuffed and bashed
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2020
The actual book content, is amazing! Bought as a birthday present for my Dad who has always loved sailing.

What's a real shame, is that the book arrived and has lots of damage, on the spine, edges and the cover is scuffed and looks like something has been spilt and dried up on it.

I didn't have time to return it as it was a birthday gift, and the only options are return or keep and suck it up, but at £20 I expected a lot more from this seller.
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K B
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2020
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Was bought as a gift for sailing instructor. Very sturdy book. Recipient was very pleased and has been reading it and finding it very interesting and informative. Some really grest info.
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Podraigh O'MacFlabberty
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2018
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Excellent product and service.
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