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Ships, text by Anne Jankeliovitch ; photographs by Philip Plisson ; illustrations by John Pendray

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Ships

text by Anne Jankeliovitch ; photographs by Philip Plisson ; illustrations by John Pendray

From transportation to trade and fishing to sailing, this title retraces the history of boats. From sumptuous three-masters to the smallest rowboat, and the mythic Queen Mary to offshore racers, the history of boats is filled with variations each more extraordinary than the last. In this title filled with magnificent photographs, Philip Plisson invites you to share his passion and set sail for a race to infinity, discovering all the joys of boating along the way.Through words, images and superb illustrations, and thanks to the role of the sailors and ships that take centre stage, you will explore the fascinating universe shared by man and the sea.This is a work that follows the water's current, from the birth of the first boat to the pleasures of sailing