Publisher's Synopsis
The Making Of A Sailor: The Photographic Story Of Schoolships Under Sail is a book written by Alan J. Villiers. It is a comprehensive and visually stunning account of the training of young sailors aboard schoolships under sail. The book is primarily a photographic record, featuring over 200 black and white images of schoolships and their crews at work and at play.The book covers the history of schoolships, from their origins in the 18th century to their decline in the 20th century. It explores the development of the schoolship system, the types of ships used, and the training methods employed. The author also provides insights into the daily lives of the sailors, including their routines, duties, and social activities.The photographs in the book are accompanied by detailed captions, providing context and information about the ships, the sailors, and their training. The images capture the beauty and power of sailing ships, as well as the hard work and dedication required to become a skilled sailor.Overall, The Making Of A Sailor: The Photographic Story Of Schoolships Under Sail is a fascinating and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in sailing, maritime history, or photography. It is a valuable resource for sailors, historians, and enthusiasts alike.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.
