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The Seaman's Friend: A Treatise on Practical Seamanship (Dover Maritime)

The Seaman's Friend: A Treatise on Practical Seamanship (Dover Maritime)

A rare glimpse into the day-to-day shipboard procedures of the 19th-century. The author of Two Years Before the Mast outlines practical aspects of seamanship such as setting sails and tying knots as well as the roles and duties of each crew member. Includes a glossary of sea terms.

Country	USA
Author	Richard Henry Dana Jr.
Binding	Paperback
EAN	9780486299181
ISBN	048629918X
Label	Dover Publications
Manufacturer	Dover Publications
MPN	illustrations
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	240
PartNumber	illustrations
PublicationDate	1997-07-10
Publisher	Dover Publications
ReleaseDate	1997-07-10
Studio	Dover Publications

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