The Vanishing Age of Sail - The Illustrated Journals of Kelsick Wood, Shipbuilder

Simon Francis Brown explores the uniquely illustrated journals of nineteenth-century shipbuilder Kelsick Wood from Maryport, Cumbria.

About the author

Simon Francis Brown is an English Literature graduate from Oxford, with a passion for maritime history and illustrated manuscripts. He began his career in academic publishing and has worked for many years in management and communications. He lives in South London, and is a keen mudlark, hunting for history on the banks of the Thames.

Summary

Simon Francis Brown explores the uniquely illustrated journals of nineteenth-century shipbuilder Kelsick Wood from Maryport, Cumbria.

Product details

• Authors: Simon Francis Brown
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.07.2025
• EAN: 9781398124912
• ISBN: 978-1-3981-2491-2
• No. of pages: 128
• Weight: 404 g
• Illustrations: 40 Illustrations
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Ships; Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries