Ships & Ways of Other Days

Step aboard a visual tour of the world’s waterways, where centuries of shipbuilding unfold page by page. From the sleek lines of a 19th‑century tea‑clipper poised before the wind to the sturdy hulls of Viking longships, each illustration captures a moment of maritime craft at its finest. The author’s careful notes bring these vessels to life, revealing the materials, rigging, and purpose that defined every era.

The book then sails backward through time, exploring ancient triremes, Roman galleys, and medieval cogs, before arriving at the bustling docks of the Age of Exploration. Detailed diagrams of astrolabes, cross‑staffs and early compasses show how sailors learned to read the heavens and chart their courses. Together, the images and commentary offer listeners a vivid sense of how humanity’s relationship with the sea has shaped trade, war, and adventure across the ages.