La librairie des livres interdits

Marc Levy

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""The Story of American Sailing Ships"" by Charles S. Strong is a comprehensive account of the history of American sailing ships. The book examines the development of American sailing ships from the earliest days of exploration to the end of the 19th century. It covers the various types of ships, including merchant ships, whaling ships, and naval vessels, and provides detailed information on their construction, design, and operation.The book also explores the role of American sailing ships in the growth and expansion of the United States, including their importance in trade, exploration, and the expansion of the American frontier. It describes the challenges and dangers faced by sailors, as well as the innovations and advancements that helped to make American sailing ships some of the most advanced and efficient vessels of their time.Throughout the book, Strong provides vivid descriptions of the people, places, and events that shaped the history of American sailing ships. He also includes numerous illustrations, photographs, and diagrams to help readers better understand the subject matter.Overall, ""The Story of American Sailing Ships"" is an engaging and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of American maritime culture and technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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