Shipbuilding from its beginnings. Vol. 1 (of 3) by E. van Konijnenburg
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"Shipbuilding from Its Beginnings, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by E. van Konijnenburg is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive examination of the evolution of shipbuilding from ancient times to the modern era, highlighting the influences of various civilizations on naval architecture. The book discusses notable ship types from cultures such as the Egyptians, Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans, along with the significance of the maritime
practices in the Mediterranean and Baltic regions. The opening section of the book establishes the foundational context for the study of shipbuilding, emphasizing its importance to civilization, especially in water-dominated areas like the Netherlands. It explores the early development of boats, starting from simple logs to more complex vessels, and notes the contributions of various ancient cultures to ship construction. The discussion includes observations about the lack of seafaring nature among the Egyptians and outlines how knowledge and techniques flowed across regions, with the Phoenicians emerging as key figures in naval innovation. Overall, the beginning firmly sets the stage for the detailed exploration of shipbuilding that follows in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Konijnenburg, E. van (Emile), 1869-1956 |
|---|---|
| Title | Shipbuilding from its beginnings. Vol. 1 (of 3) |
| Original Publication | Belgium: The Permanent International Association of Congress of Navigation, 1913. |
| Credits | Chris Curnow, Rachael Schultz, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | VM: Naval science: Naval architecture, Shipbuilding, Marine engineering |
| Subject | Shipbuilding -- History |
| Subject | Ships -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74360 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74360-8 |
| Release Date | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 567 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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