Set of 2 original antique books
Volume I and
Volume II of
The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril & Heroism.
Volume I Illustrated by Frederick Whymper (1838-1901), a topographical explorer, artist, illustrator, and author best known for his documentation of the west coast of North America. Includes chapters: Men of War; Men of Peace; Men of the Sea; Perils of a Sailor’s Life; Round the World on a Man of War; Officer’s life on board; Mutiny; History of ships and Shipping Interests. Features various black and white engravings with scenes of life and work on the ship. Published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. London, Paris & New York, 320 pages. Good condition, creasing, minor tears, staining and foxing, pencil writing UK 1885 26x19.5 cm.
Volume II Illustrated by Frederick Whymper (1838-1901), a topographical explorer, artist, illustrator, and author best known for his documentation of the west coast of North America. Includes chapters: History of Ships and Shipping Interests (continued); The Lighthouse and its History; The Breakwater; The Greatest Storm in English History; Man the Lifeboat; Wrecking as a Profession; Hovelling ‘Wrecking’; Ships that pass by on the Other Side; Ship on Fire; Early Steamship Wrecks. Features various black and white engravings with scenes of life and work on the ship. Published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. London, Paris & New York, 320 pages. Good condition, creasing, minor tears, staining and foxing, pencil writing UK 1885 26x19.5 cm