{"product_id":"the-elements-and-practice-of-rigging-seamanship-and-naval-tactics-9781108026512","title":"The Elements and Practice of Rigging Seamanship and Naval Tactics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid Steel was a highly respected naval publisher at the turn of the nineteenth century. This influential work, first published in 1794, was the first English manual of best naval practice and provides valuable information about British naval techniques during the Napoleonic wars. Volume 1 describes the making of masts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Explanation of terms and description of tools used in mast-making; General description of masts, \u0026amp;c.; 2. Method of converting and lining trees for made-masts, masts of single trees, bowsprits, yards, \u0026amp;c.; 3. Putting together and completing masts, bowsprits, yards, \u0026amp;c.; 4. Methods of fixing masts; 5. Proportions for the lengths and diameters of masts, yards, \u0026amp;c.; 6. General description of block-making; 7. Description of the tools, and explanation of the terms, \u0026amp;c. used in block-making; 8. The practice of block-making; 9. Oar-making.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769037226327,"sku":"9781108026512","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-elements-and-practice-of-rigging-seamanship-and-naval-tactics-9781108026512","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}