Publisher's Synopsis
The Shipyard of the Griffon is a historical novel written by Cyrus Kingsbury Remington. The book tells the story of Rene Robert Cavelier, a French explorer who built a brigantine named Griffon in 1679. The novel is set in the 17th century and describes the challenges faced by Cavelier and his crew during the construction of the ship.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the shipbuilding process. The author provides detailed descriptions of the tools, materials, and techniques used by Cavelier and his team to build the Griffon. The novel also explores the political and economic factors that influenced the construction of the ship.Remington's writing style is engaging and descriptive, and he brings the characters and settings to life with vivid detail. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating insight into the world of shipbuilding in the 17th century.Overall, The Shipyard of the Griffon is a must-read for anyone interested in history, shipbuilding, or adventure stories. It is an engaging and informative novel that will transport readers back in time to the age of exploration and discovery.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.
