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The destruction of the HMS Hood by the Bismarck in 1941 was one of
the most shocking episodes in the history of the Royal Navy. Built
during World War I, the Hood was the largest, fastest and one of
the most handsome capital ships in the world. For the first time,
this volume in the renowned Anatomy of a Ship series is available
in paperback, and features a detailed description of every aspect
of the beloved battlecruiser. In addition to analysing the genesis
of its design and contemporary significance, this exceptional study
provides the finest documentation of the Hood, with a complete set
of superb line drawings, supported by technical details and a
record of the ship's service history.
We have been cruising and exploring polar waters since the
nineteenth century, but very little has been written about them.
Drawing on expert research, Of Penguins and Polar Bears seeks to
rectify this, and looks at activity in both the Antarctic and
Arctic waters - the homes of the penguins and the polar bears - to
provide insight into how the passenger trades developed in these
regions. With over a hundred stunning pictures, this is a must-have
gazetteer for anyone thinking about cruising the Earth's 'last
frontier'. From William Bradford's cruise to Greenland in a
seal-hunting boat in 1869 to the newest builds of the twenty-first
century, let Arctic expert Christopher Wright take you on a journey
through lands less travelled.
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