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Subtitled: The Sailing Warship 1650-1840. Trace the evolution of wind-powered fighting ships, from changes in rigging to improvements in armament. Learn about fireships and bomb vessels that were sure to strike fear in the hearts of those aboard the larger ships. Discover the continued use of oared ships in an era of sail power. Understand the design and construction of these ships, and get inside the minds of the designers. Conway\'s History of the Ship. Hdbd., 10\' x 12\', 208 pages, 225 b&w ill.