| Author |
Konijnenburg, E. van (Emile), 1869-1956 |
| Title |
Shipbuilding from its beginnings. Vol. 2 (of 3)
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| Original Publication |
Belgium: The Permanent International Association of Congress of Navigation, 1913.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Chris Curnow, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Shipbuilding from its beginnings. Vol. 2 (of 3) by E. van Konijnenburg" is a detailed scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work explores the development and evolution of shipbuilding techniques and designs from ancient times through various historical periods. It aims to provide insight into the technological advancements in naval architecture over the centuries. In this volume, the author delves into the history of shipbuilding, focusing on various civilizations that contributed to maritime technology, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. The book contains numerous illustrations and descriptions of different types of vessels, highlighting their construction methods and purposes. By examining the materials, designs, and cultural significance of ships, Konijnenburg not only educates readers about historical shipbuilding practices but also underscores the importance of maritime trade and exploration in shaping societies throughout history. Through this extensive historical account, readers gain a better understanding of how the art and science of shipbuilding have evolved and the impact it has had on global navigation and commerce. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
VM: Naval science: Naval architecture, Shipbuilding, Marine engineering
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| Subject |
Shipbuilding -- History
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| Subject |
Ships -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74361 |
| Release Date |
Sep 5, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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