Sailing Ships and Sailing Craft Author:George Goldsmith-Carter From the ancient sailing vessels of the Egyptians and Cretans, from Phoenician war galleys and Roman grain ships to the last sailing merchant and war ships, this book charts the history and construction of sailing craft from all over the world. Color illustrations recreate vessels in accurate detail as the author goes from the primitive beginni... more »ngs of sail to the gigantic iron and steel ships of the 19th century, including the sailing craft still surviving in many parts of the world today. This is the story of man's attempt to harness the wind to carry him and his goods across the waters of his planet.« less