Sailing ships : $b the story of their development from the earliest times to the present day

"Sailing Ships: The Story of Their Development from the Earliest Times to the Present Day" by E. Keble Chatterton is a early 20th-century historical exploration that charts the course of sailing ships from their ancient beginnings to their modern iterations in the 1900's. Enhanced with illustrations of significant vessel designs across eras and cultures, the book documents the maritime heritage that connects shipbuilders and sailors. The book opens with the author's purpose to document the history of sailing ships and the urgency of preserving the intricacies of ship design and rigging soon-to-be lost, with emphihasis on both the significance of historical artifacts and current practices. Chatterton aims to encourage maritime enthusiasts and rising generations to value sailing's craftsmanship, adventures, and the broader role of maritime history in shaping civilizations.