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includes over 369 photographs (150 in color), and 137 drawings along with maps, charts and diagrams. This book is a history of seafaring, from its earliest beginnings to the advent of steam power that has been treated primarily from the archaeological standpoint.A number of contributors have investigated wrecks and other physical manifestations of the period about which they write. This is a wonderful history that has an extensive glossary, bibliography, sources of illustrations and index. Bass’s book will make a wonderful addition to anyone interested in underwater archaeology. |
