Ancient boats and ships

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Ancient boats and ships

Seán McGrail

(Shire archaeology, no. 31)

Shire Publications, c2006

2nd ed

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"c1983 & 2006 Seán McGrail." -- T.p. verso

"First published 1983, transferred to digital print on demand 2016." -- T.p. verso

Includes bibliographical references (p. 70-71) and index

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After an introduction to the topic of maritime archaeology and account of the way maritime archaeologists work, the author describes the building and use of rafts, boats and ships in north-west Europe up to about 1500. The evidence for early sea voyages and for navigation without instruments is surveyed, and there follows a summary of present knowledge about early water transport in the Mediterranean, Arabia, India, south-east Asia, China, Australia the south Pacific and the Americas. There is a glossary of technical terms.

Table of Contents

Introduction The maritime archaeologist at work Water transport in north-west Europe Rafts, boats and ships worldwide Places to visit Further reading Glossary

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