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Can I read The Kedge Anchor; or, Young Sailors' Assistant on EtoBox?
The Kedge Anchor; or, Young Sailors' Assistant by William Brady is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Kedge Anchor; or, Young Sailors' Assistant about?
Upon its mid-19th-century publication, this book became the Bible of U.S. sailors. Its no-nonsense prose gives specific instructions for knotting and rigging, blacking the guns, and stationing the crew to dealing with the direst emergencies. Enhanced with 70 rare engravings, a glossary of sea terms, and 100 pages of useful tables.
Who reads The Kedge Anchor; or, Young Sailors' Assistant?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- William Brady
- Publisher
- Dover Publications : Made available through hoopla
- Published
- 2013
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780486148052
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- History, Stem
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