Ah, the wonders of modern digitization projects. Here's a beauty from 1794 that could be an interesting "read" for those confined to the house by winter ice-up or other unfortunate circumstances that prevent water-based activities. My professional duty for the week takes me to a conference entirely dedicated to Open Repositories on the Web. You can expect more and more of this kind of information to be available to all comers, and not just from Google. The entire book (more or less per introductory note) is actually online. What impresses me, besides just being a rare old nautical book, is that it is massive - over 400 pages with loads of sketches. Happened upon it looking up "cut and run".... Here's the introductory paragraph to the online product: The Elements and Practice of Rigging And Seamanship, 1794, is a comprehensive English textbook of rigging, seamanship and naval tactics. A key reference for those interested in the age of Nelson. Although at times difficult because of its fine detail, it will reward those that search through it to understand the technology of the era. It is at: http://hnsa.org/doc/steel/index.htm If your reading includes those marvelous books by Patrick O'Brian (chief protagonists Maturin and Aubrey) this would be good background. Well, heck, it's good background for a number of reasons. Enjoy... Natalie Wiest Librarian, sea kayaker, canoeist Texas Maritime College, Texas A&M University at Galveston *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Jan 22 2007 - 08:54:37 PST
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