Old Ship Figure-Heads and Sterns
| Author | : L. G. Carr Laughton |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 358 |
| Release | : 2012-07-18 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0486142809 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780486142807 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (807 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Old Ship Figure-Heads and Sterns by : L. G. Carr Laughton
Download or read book Old Ship Figure-Heads and Sterns written by L. G. Carr Laughton and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-07-18 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A well-illustrated look at shipboard ornamentation through the ages — from charging ram heads on ancient Greek and Roman war-galleys, saints on horseback, and allegorical portrayals of royalty to vintage Elizabethan galleons and Lord Nelson's Victory, built in 1765. Over 420 royalty-free illustrations also depict escutcheons, lanterns, rails, gun ports, and other decorative elements.
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