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Anderson, R. C., The Rigging of Ships in the Days of the Spritsail Topmast, 1600-1720, [Salem, MA 1927, (reprinted by Dover, 1994)]. Excellent reference with many illustrations, covering the same period of history as the Golden Age of Piracy.**

Baker, William A., Colonial Vessels: Some 17th C. Ship Designs [Barre Pub. Co, 1962] Intense study, with many illustrations & design plans.**

--, Sloops & Shallops [Barre Pub. Co, 1966]. A study of these early Colonial ships, often favored by pirates & privateers. Well-illustrated.**

Coxere, Edward. Adventures by Sea of Edward Coxere. [OUP, 1946]. Foreword by H. M. Tomlinson, edited by E. H. W. Meyerstein. You will be enchanted, like many, many others, by this plain-spoken Stuart-time seaman. Good example of day-to-day living on a ship in the 17th century.

Culver, Henry B., The Book of Old Ships: From Egyptian Galleys to Clipper Ships, [New York, 1924 (reprinted by Dover, 1992)]. Well illustrated, detailed information on 62 types of ships. Interesting appendix illustrates many stern designs, typical stern lanterns, cannon information, etc.**

Falconer, William, Falconer's Marine Dictionary, [1780 (reprinted by Augustus M. Kelley, NY, 1970)]. A wonderful period resource, chock full of labeled illustrations.**

Fisher, Dennis, Latitude Hooks and Asimuth Rings: How to Build and Use 18 Traditional Navigational Tools, [International Marine/Ragged Mtn. Press, 1995] Softcover. Wonderful book explaining a wide range of navigational tools, from very primitive, to the fairly sophisticated astrolabe. Instructions given for construction (many from wood, cardboard or heavy paper).**

Gilkerson, William, Boarders Away, Vol. I: With Steel, [Andrew Mowbray Pub., 1994]. All encompassing study of edged weapons used aboard fighting sail between the years 1626-1826: axes, pikes & blades.

Gilkerson, William, Boarders Away, Vol. II: Firearms of the Age of Fighting Sail, [Andrew Mowbray Pub., 1995]. Covers pistols, muskets, combustibles, and small cannon used aboard ship in the years 1626-1826.

Gruppe, Henry, The Frigates (TIME LIFE's The Seafarer's Series), [Time-Life Books, 1979]. Mostly 18th & 19th C., covers the early American Navy, detailed illustration of "The Constitution", discussion of the Barbary Corsairs, & the engagement in Tripoli.**

Howarth, David, The Men-of-War, (TIME LIFE's The Seafarer's Series), [Time-Life Books, 1978]. The evolution of cannon & sail working together, from Henry VIII era through end of Restoration. Interesting section on preparing a fireship.**

Kemp, Peter (ed.), The Oxford Companion to Ships & the Sea [Oxford University Press, 1976] Big, thick book on everything nautical. It is wonderful to browse through.**

Manucy, Albert, Artillery through the Ages: a Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America, [Division of Publications, National Park Service, US Dept. of the Interior, Washington, DC, 1949 (reprint 1985)]. Cost: $3.25. A wonderful booklet, inexpensive, and filled with information, illustrations & charts.**

Rediker, Marcus, Between the Devil & the Deep Blue Sea: Merchant Seamen, Pirates, & the Anglo-American Maritime World, 1700-1750 [Cambridge University Press, 1987] Very in-depth & scholarly approach. Lot of basic info on sailors of the time, as well as a chapter on "The Seaman as Pirate".**

Smith, Hervey Garrett, The Arts of the Sailor, [New York, 1953, (reprinted by Dover, 1990)]. Covers knotting, splicing and ropework, 101 detailed illustrations.**

Whipple, A. B. C., Fighting Sail, (TIME LIFE's The Seafarer's Series), [Time-Life Books, 1978]. Nelson, Napoleon & the battle at Trafalgar. Chart of ratings of British naval ships. Detailed illustration of Nelson's flagship, H.M.S. "Victory". Late 18th C. & early 19th C.**

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