Publisher's Synopsis
Here's a real treat for travelers, sailors, or anyone with an interest in the nautical. Sumptuous, full-color photographs, highlighted with complementary quotes by internationally famous writers, distinguish this comprehensive tribute to myriad vessels around the golbe, from the dhows of Kenya to the gondolas of Venice. Sailboats, yachts, schooners, cargo ships, Peruvian reed boats, Chilean fishing craft, and humble rowboats are celebrated in this international photo album of the vessels that ply the waters of the world.
