Sailing ships
E. Keble Chatterton's Sailing Ships, published in 1909, follows the development of the sailing vessel from the boats of ancient Egypt to the ships and yachts of his own day. Chapters on the ships of Phoenicia, Greece and Rome, the early ships of northern Europe and the vessels of the Tudor age lead on through the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries to the large sailing ships of the nineteenth and early twentieth, and a final chapter covers the fore-and-aft rig in coasters, fishing boats and yachts. Written for the general reader, the book has a glossary, a bibliography and around one hundred and thirty illustrations. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Sailing ships
Sailing ships by E. Keble Chatterton can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Sailing ships online?
Yes. Sailing ships opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Sailing ships free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Sailing ships is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Sailing ships in the public domain?
Yes. Sailing ships by E. Keble Chatterton is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Sailing ships?
About 7 h 29 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Sailing ships?
Sailing ships by E. Keble Chatterton is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
