Ostindiefararen G�theborg seglar igen. The Swedish Ship G�theborg sails again (Text in swedish and english Language) Tapa dura - 2005

(Sävedalen: Warne Förlag, 2005) 9186425854. 4to; pictorial boards; pictorial dustwrapper, with [later?] lamination; pp. 127 + (i); liberally illustrated in full colour with period artwork and maps, plus photographs. Lamination partially lifting on dustwrapper's upper panel; light bump to bottom fore-corner of upper board. Very good condition. Bilingual text: Swedish and English. '"The Swedish ship Götheborg sails again" covers the marine-archaeological investigations of 1986-1992, the dream of a replica ship, the research and design process and the entire shipbuilding process 1995-2005, stage by stage until the launch, naming ceremony, sea trials, maiden voyage and departure for China. The book is a book of the sea and sailing. It describes what it was like to sail to China in the 1700s, and how a full-rigged ship is handled today. The book also contains a vibrant historical look back at the Swedish East India Company in the 18th century, trade with China, the… Leer más

Warne Forlag, 2006. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Swedish text. mild shelf wear on the jacket. a clean copy, neat and intact. may require extra postage. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.