Publisher's Synopsis
Fore And Aft Craft And Their Story: An Account Of The Fore And Aft Rig From The Earliest Times To The Present Day (1922) is a comprehensive account of the development of fore and aft rigged vessels throughout history. Written by Edward Keble Chatterton, a renowned maritime historian, the book provides a detailed analysis of the evolution of sailing craft from the earliest times to the present day.The book begins with an overview of the various types of fore and aft rigged vessels, including sloops, cutters, schooners, ketches, and yawls. Chatterton then goes on to explore the history of these vessels, tracing their origins back to the ancient Mediterranean and the ships of the Phoenicians.The book also covers the development of fore and aft rigging in Europe during the Middle Ages, the rise of the Dutch and English navies in the 17th and 18th centuries, and the impact of steam power on sailing vessels in the 19th century.Throughout the book, Chatterton provides detailed descriptions of the design and construction of fore and aft rigged vessels, as well as the techniques used to sail them. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers better understand the various types of vessels and their rigging.Overall, Fore And Aft Craft And Their Story is a fascinating and informative book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in maritime history, sailing, or naval architecture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
