Publisher's Synopsis
More than 5,600 entries on watercraft that indigenous cultures around the world have designed for work, travel, and play make up this unique maritime reference. The vessels profiled include many extremely rare craft and others that have become extinct. Each entry provides a wealth of information on the vessels themselves -- construction methods and materials, crew size, propulsion, dimensions, and uses -- as well as the cultural traditions and values that shaped the design and uses of each watercraft. The included reading list, geographic index, and notes on resources for further research add to the value of this world-class reference.
