The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea (Oxford Paperback Reference)

The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea (Oxford Paperback Reference)

by PeterKemp (Editor)

Synopsis

This book is intended for all those with a love of the sea and all things nautical

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 992
Edition: New
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Published: 31 Jan 1988

ISBN 10: 0192820842
ISBN 13: 9780192820846

Media Reviews
T his book is an invaluable reference for anyone who is interested in maritime and naval affairs and history.... I t lives up to the billing given it by one British critic: ' a totally absorbing work covering almost every possible subject to do with maritime matters.' --Proceedings, April 1995
Marvelous....Comprehends between two covers the secrets of the sea and the treasures of the men who sail on it. --Times
Expertly edited....Tells you all you ever wanted to know about the sea. --Sunday Telegraph
Peter Kemp and his distinguished crew of contributors and illustrators have done us proud....It's a beguiling book. --Daily Telegraph
Deserves a place by every bunk. --The Listener
A totally absorbing work...covering almost every possible subject to do with maritime matter. --Financial Times
For anybody with an interest in the sea. --Guardian

[T]his book is an invaluable reference for anyone who is interested in maritime and naval affairs and history....[I]t lives up to the billing given it by one British critic: '[a] totally absorbing work covering almost every possible subject to do with maritime matters.' --Proceedings, April 1995
Marvelous....Comprehends between two covers the secrets of the sea and the treasures of the men who sail on it. --Times
Expertly edited....Tells you all you ever wanted to know about the sea. --Sunday Telegraph
Peter Kemp and his distinguished crew of contributors and illustrators have done us proud....It's a beguiling book. --Daily Telegraph
Deserves a place by every bunk. --The Listener
A totally absorbing work...covering almost every possible subject to do with maritime matter. --Financial Times
For anybody with an interest in the sea. --Guardian


[T]his book is an invaluable reference for anyone who is interested in maritime and naval affairs and history....[I]t lives up to the billing given it by one British critic: '[a] totally absorbing work covering almost every possible subject to do with maritime matters.' --Proceedings, April 1995
Marvelous....Comprehends between two covers the secrets of the sea and the treasures of the men who sail on it. --Times
Expertly edited....Tells you all you ever wanted to know about the sea. --Sunday Telegraph
Peter Kemp and his distinguished crew of contributors and illustrators have done us proud....It's a beguiling book. --Daily Telegraph
Deserves a place by every bunk. --The Listener
A totally absorbing work...covering almost every possible subject to do with maritime matter. --Financial Times
For anybody with an interest in the sea. --Guardian

[T]his book is an invaluable reference for anyone who is interested in maritime and naval affairs and history....[I]t lives up to the billing given it by one British critic: '[a] totally absorbing work covering almost every possible subject to do with maritime matters.' --Proceedings, April 1995
Marvelous....Comprehends between two covers the secrets of the sea and the treasures of the men who sail on it. --Times
Expertly edited....Tells you all you ever wanted to know about the sea. --Sunday Telegraph
Peter Kemp and his distinguished crew of contributors and illustrators have done us proud....It's a beguiling book. --Daily Telegraph
Deserves a place by every bunk. --The Listener
A totally absorbing work...covering almost every possible subject to do with maritime matter. --Financial Times
For anybody with an interest in the sea. --Guardian


[T]his book is an invaluable reference for anyone who is interested in maritime and naval affairs and history....[I]t lives up to the billing given it by one British critic: '[a] totally absorbing work covering almost every possible subject to do with maritime matters.' --Proceedings, April 1995


Marvelous....Comprehends between two covers the secrets of the sea and the treasures of the men who sail on it. --Times


Expertly edited....Tells you all you ever wanted to know about the sea. --Sunday Telegraph


Peter Kemp and his distinguished crew of contributors and illustrators have done us proud....It's a beguiling book. --Daily Telegraph


Deserves a place by every bunk. --The Listener


A totally absorbing work...covering almost every possible subject to do with maritime matter. --Financial Times


For anybody with an interest in the sea. --Guardian


Author Bio

Peter Kemp has written widely on naval, military, and yachting subjects. He was previously the Head of the Naval Historical Branch, British Ministry of Defense and editor of sporting and yachting at The Times (London).