1997, ISBN: 9780094760202

Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A.: Time Life Education, 1997. Second Printing . Hard Back. Very Good/Very Good. 10" x 9 1/2. 205 Pages Indexed. Companion book for Discovery Channel Docum… More...

Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A.: Time Life Education, 1997. Second Printing . Hard Back. Very Good/Very Good. 10" x 9 1/2. 205 Pages Indexed. Companion book for Discovery Channel Documentary. Blue glossy laminated pictorial covers. Attractive endpapers with list of passengers and crew. Bright, straight book with no marks or stamps and with pointed corners . Unique opague dust jacket with gold lettering on front and back as well as the flaps. On the calm, starlit night of Sunday, April 14, 1912, just five days after setting sail on her maiden voyage, the titanic steamed full spped ahead into a North Atlantic icefield, collided with an icebeerg, and sank within three hours, sending 1,500 passengers and crew to their deaths. This is the most complete and definitive book ever published on the Titanic,.from her construction in the early 1900s to her present-day exploration at the bottom of the North Atlantic. Published in cooperation with the guardians of the Titanic wreck site, RMS Titanic, Inc., and dthe Discovery Channel, this book book features contributions fromm historians John Eaton and Charlie Haas, and personal thoughts from William F. Buckley, Jr. Discovery Channel documented the latest expedition and provided the critical scientific expertise need to reveal how the Titanic sank. Throughout its pages Titanic showcases the immmense collection of fascinating artifacts that have been recovered from the site while it renders the history of her constructdionn and launching, her notable first-class, second-class, and third-class passengers, the events that led to the tragic sinking, her ultimate discover in 1985, and the most recent expeditions to the wreck site that have resulted in significant scientific and historical discoveries. These pages magnificently present the combined efforts of hundreds of individuals through years of historical and scientific research, study, exploration and preservation --- an appropriate tribute to the hundreds of people who lost ltheir lives on that dreadful night. Here is the full story of the sinkiing, the dramatic discovery, recoveery, and conservationn efforts, as well as astonishing new scientific information and artifacts gathered during the expeditions to the site. Finally, answers to many of the enduring mysteries surrounding the sinking of the Titanic. Not a remainder book., Time Life Education, 1997, 3, London: Constable & Company Ltd, 1996. This from the dustwrapper: "The period 1793-1815 was that of theNapoleonic wars with France - a period of upheaval which ranks with those of the world wars of the twentieth century.This book describes the activities of the Ships of the Line - the battleships that took part in those titanic struggles. In terms a layman can understand, it describes the ships themselves and their armament and looks at the circumstances of the men who served in them. It discusses the problems which faced the commanders on both sides, it describes in some detail, the major battles and gives a broad picture of the naval events which took place in the periods between battles. Written from a British standpoint, it also looks sympathetically at the difficulties which faced the commanders and sailors of other nations involved -French, Spanish, Dutch - and gives credit where it is due. These great fighting ships were magnificent - both deadly machines of war and quite beautiful sailing machines. In this masterly text the author vividly describes their construction, the manoeuvres, the tactics and the life on board these marvellous vessels." Illustrated with plates, figures maps and diagrams,201 pages, 6 X 9.5 inches, Very good book in a very good price-clipped dustwrapper.. First Edition., Constable & Company Ltd, 1996, 0<

1996, ISBN: 9780094760202

Historical Publications. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. (Ships, Disasters, History) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few m… More...

Historical Publications. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. (Ships, Disasters, History) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owners name, short gifters inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included., Historical Publications, 3, London: Constable & Company Ltd, 1996. This from the dustwrapper: "The period 1793-1815 was that of theNapoleonic wars with France - a period of upheaval which ranks with those of the world wars of the twentieth century.This book describes the activities of the Ships of the Line - the battleships that took part in those titanic struggles. In terms a layman can understand, it describes the ships themselves and their armament and looks at the circumstances of the men who served in them. It discusses the problems which faced the commanders on both sides, it describes in some detail, the major battles and gives a broad picture of the naval events which took place in the periods between battles. Written from a British standpoint, it also looks sympathetically at the difficulties which faced the commanders and sailors of other nations involved -French, Spanish, Dutch - and gives credit where it is due. These great fighting ships were magnificent - both deadly machines of war and quite beautiful sailing machines. In this masterly text the author vividly describes their construction, the manoeuvres, the tactics and the life on board these marvellous vessels." Illustrated with plates, figures maps and diagrams,201 pages, 6 X 9.5 inches, Very good book in a very good price-clipped dustwrapper.. First Edition., Constable & Company Ltd, 1996, 0<

1996, ISBN: 9780094760202

Constable. Good in Good dust jacket. 1996. Hardcover. Hardback; yellowing to edge of pages, otherwise good in creased dustjacket. ; An introduction to the ships, their construction, man… More...

Constable. Good in Good dust jacket. 1996. Hardcover. Hardback; yellowing to edge of pages, otherwise good in creased dustjacket. ; An introduction to the ships, their construction, manoeuvres, tactics and life on board. Illustrations & maps. ; 201 pages ., Constable, 1996, 2.5<