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Book Maritime Heritage in Crisis

    Book Details:
  • Author : Richard M. Hutchings
  • Publisher : Taylor & Francis
  • Release : 2016-12-08
  • ISBN : 1315400014
  • Pages : 161 pages

Download or read book Maritime Heritage in Crisis written by Richard M. Hutchings and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-12-08 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Epigraph -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Boxes -- Preface -- List of Abbreviations -- 1 The Maritime Heritage Crisis -- 2 Coastal Change -- 3 Cultural Resource Management -- 4 The shíshálh Coast Study -- 5 Problematizing the Heritage Crisis -- 6 Looking Forward, Looking Back -- Appendix: The Club of Rome's Forty-Nine Critical Continuous Problems -- References -- Index.

Book The Maritime Heritage of the Cayman Islands

Download or read book The Maritime Heritage of the Cayman Islands written by Roger C. Smith and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The first illustrated nautical history of the Caymans. . . . For those interested in the sea and the history of the Caribbean and for travelers who wish to learn more about the Caymans and their wonderful resources."--"Colonial Latin American Historical Review" "Fascinating information."--"Choice" "Neatly summarizes the history and archaeology of these small islands located at the crossroads of the Caribbean, covering an array of topics as diverse as crocodiles and pirates, the simultaneous wrecking of 10 ships on a treacherous reef, the building of sloops and schooners, and the importance of sea turtles as a food source for colonists and mariners. There is a little bit of everything here, and it is all fascinating."-Kevin Crisman, Texas A&M University "A fascinating story of how the sea molded the lives of people inhabiting the small and isolated Cayman Islands. . . . The perfect blend of archaeology and history."-William Keegan, curator of Caribbean archaeology, Florida Museum of Natural History Blending elements of geography, archaeology, and ethnography, this readable, illustrated history offers a fascinating portrait of all aspects of Caymanian nautical traditions and describes how an intrepid and independent group of islanders flourished on the frontiers of the sea. From the moment of their discovery by Europeans in 1503, the Caymans were recognized for their abundance of sea turtles, a resource that supported the colonization of the West Indies and fostered the development of a distinctive group of sea-hardened people whose nautical skills were known throughout the world. Roger C. Smith follows the mysterious tracks of the sea turtles and the mariners who hunted them, from the shores of the Caymans to the coastal lagoons of Cuba and finally to the Miskito Cays of Nicaragua. He also pursues the colonial exploits of privateers and pirates, examines the development of island catboats and schooners, and takes the reader underwater to the sites of unlucky ships that wrecked on poorly charted reefs. Roger C. Smith, state underwater archaeologist for the Florida Division of Historical Resources, is the author of "Vanguard of Empire: Ships of Exploration in the Age of Columbus" and coauthor of "An Atlas of Maritime Florida" (UPF, 1997).

Book Charleston s Maritime Heritage  1670 1865

Download or read book Charleston s Maritime Heritage 1670 1865 written by P. C. Coker and published by Coker Craft Press. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the first 200 years of Charleston's maritime history. Beautifully illustrated by marine painters.

Book Stobart

    Book Details:
  • Author : John Stobart
  • Publisher : E P Dutton
  • Release : 1985-11-01
  • ISBN : 9780525244370
  • Pages : 208 pages

Download or read book Stobart written by John Stobart and published by E P Dutton. This book was released on 1985-11-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixty of the celebrated marine artist's paintings capture the rich heritage of the golden era of commercial sailing and the ships, steamboats, whalers, and colorful ports of nineteenth-century America

Book Down East  An Illustrated History of Maritime Maine  2

Download or read book Down East An Illustrated History of Maritime Maine 2 written by Lincoln Paine and published by Tilbury House Publishers and Cadent Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-19 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the first explorers, to the century of ships, to our modern fisheries and diversification, Maine's maritime story is told in engaging detail. Lincoln Paine has laid down the framework for an understanding of Maine's maritime history by relating the population and landscape of today to their historic foundations. This engaging overview of Maine’s maritime history ranges from early Native American travel and fishing to pre-Plymouth European settlements, wars, international trade, shipbuilding, boom-and-bust fisheries, immigrant quarrymen, quick-lime production, yachting, and modern port facilities, all unfolding against one of the most dramatic seascapes on the planet. Down East can be read in an evening but will be referred to again and again. When the first edition was published in 2000, Walter Cronkite—a veteran Maine coastal sailor as well as The Most Trusted Man in America—wrote that “Paine’s economy of phrase and clarity of purpose make this book a delight.” Paine went on to write his monumental opus The Sea and Civilization: A Maritime History of the World (PW starred review), but now returns to his first and most abiding love, the coast of Maine, to revise and update this gem of a book. The new edition is printed in a large, full-color format with a stunning complement of historical photos, paintings, charts, and illustrations, making this a truly visual journey along a storied coast.

Book A Maritime History of New York

Download or read book A Maritime History of New York written by and published by Going Coastal, Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally compiled in 1941, this republication retains its cast of colorful characters--ranging from pirates and smugglers to merchants and public officials--and includes new historical information and updated material.

Book America s Maritime Heritage

Download or read book America s Maritime Heritage written by Eloise Paananen and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the naval history of America from colonial times to the present.

Book Water   Heritage

Download or read book Water Heritage written by Willem Willems and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-15 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Water is vital for life, and its availability has been a concern for mankind throughout the ages. Its presence has always been ascertained in a variety of ways and the development of human society everywhere is connected with various forms of water management. Man also needed to manage water to find protection from its dangers and the need for that is increasing. In the coming decades, the impact of climate change is expected to intensify floods and droughts, affect groundwater resources, raise sea levels, increase pollution and enhance the frequency and magnitude of disasters. Societies around the world are challenged to adapt to these threats to ensure water security, economic prosperity and environmental and cultural sustainability. This book deals with the heritage of water management and the use that was made of water, as well as the impact of water management on heritage. An example of the former may be an ancient irrigation system in the Filipines or in the Middle East that still functions today, while the latter may reflect the importance of maintaining groundwater levels for the preservation of organic remains on archaeological sites or of wooden piles underneath standing buildings. In either case the papers in this book reflect the dynamic nature of water, and hence the equally dynamic relation between water management and heritage. This publication follows up on a Heritage and Water conference in Amsterdam, the first of its kind. Its main purpose is to credibly present the importance and value of heritage and historical experience for water and sustainable development, and vice versa, present the importance of water management for the protection of heritage. It presents evolving insights and concepts about Water and about Heritage from a variety of disciplines, policy and public perspectives illustrated with cases studies and aims to connect decision makers with experts such as engineers, archaeologists, historians, geographers, ecologist and landscape architects

Book Maritime Heritage of India

Download or read book Maritime Heritage of India written by Indian Navy and published by Notion Press. This book was released on with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This photo-essay book is a modest attempt to link our maritime past, along with the entire progress, to the present, and in light of the same, to relate the future of the nation to a distinct maritime orientation with the Indian Navy as the lead national maritime agency. It traces about 7,500 years of India's maritime history and heritage. There are eight chapters, each dwelling on different aspects of maritime heritage namely, trade and commerce, evolution of cultures, influence of architecture, forts and lighthouses, naval battles and the evolution of the Indian navy. With images and artwork, this book will give the reader a vivid insight into our country's rich maritime past.

Book Documenting Maritime Heritage at Risk

Download or read book Documenting Maritime Heritage at Risk written by Elizabeth Shotton and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-01-05 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Documenting Maritime Heritage at Risk addresses the risks posed to coastal piers and quays due to climate change, the urgent need for documentation and attendant questions regarding long-term conservation, and the role communities could have in this endeavour. Case studies from communities, researchers, and national agencies offer insights into the documentation and analysis of coastal heritage, guidance on survey methodologies, and the potential of digital tools. Communities living along the coast, who are deeply attached to their heritage, are facing these threats very directly – and often with a sense of having little agency in the discussions or decisions being taken. Yet, as the book demonstrates, they could have a central role to play as first-hand observers of the impact of climate change on their heritage. The collection offers an overview of the invaluable role of different participants, working collectively in the documentation and management of endangered maritime heritage. Documenting Maritime Heritage at Risk provides a vital resource for researchers and students engaged in the study of maritime heritage. It will also be of great interest to practitioners, such as local heritage or conservation officers and marine engineers who bear the primary responsibility for recording and maintaining maritime heritage.

Book Maritime Heritage and Modern Ports

Download or read book Maritime Heritage and Modern Ports written by Roger Marcet i Barbé and published by Witpress. This book was released on 2005 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains papers presented at two meetings with many shared interests - the Second International Conference on Maritime Heritage and the Fourth International Conference on Maritime Engineering

Book Michigan Lighthouse and Maritime Heritage Act

Download or read book Michigan Lighthouse and Maritime Heritage Act written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Waves of Time

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  • Author : Peter Hellyer
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1998
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 200 pages

Download or read book Waves of Time written by Peter Hellyer and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The marine heritage of the United Arab Emirates"--Cover.

Book Submerged Cultural Resource Management

Download or read book Submerged Cultural Resource Management written by James D. Spirek and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vital book is a collection on the various ways archaeologists and resource managers have devised to make available and interpret submerged cultural resources for the public, such as underwater archaeological preserves, shipwreck trails, and land-based interpretive media and literature. This volume is an invaluable resource to underwater archaeologists, cultural and heritage resource managers, museum and heritage educators and those studying these professions.

Book The Sea and Civilization

Download or read book The Sea and Civilization written by Lincoln Paine and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A monumental retelling of world history through the lens of the sea—revealing in breathtaking depth how people first came into contact with one another by ocean and river, lake and stream, and how goods, languages, religions, and entire cultures spread across and along the world’s waterways, bringing together civilizations and defining what makes us most human. The Sea and Civilization is a mesmerizing, rhapsodic narrative of maritime enterprise, from the origins of long-distance migration to the great seafaring cultures of antiquity; from Song Dynasty human-powered paddle-boats to aircraft carriers and container ships. Lincoln Paine takes the reader on an intellectual adventure casting the world in a new light, in which the sea reigns supreme. Above all, Paine makes clear how the rise and fall of civilizations can be linked to the sea. An accomplishment of both great sweep and illuminating detail, The Sea and Civilization is a stunning work of history.

Book Maritime Heritage

    Book Details:
  • Author : C. A. Brebbia
  • Publisher : WIT Press (UK)
  • Release : 2003
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 220 pages

Download or read book Maritime Heritage written by C. A. Brebbia and published by WIT Press (UK). This book was released on 2003 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on state-of-the-art technology and the most up-to-date discoveries to be applied to maritime heritage preservation, the book also contains contributions from scholars and professionals on the future of historic harbours, dockyards and other similar maritime structures in today's world.

Book England s Maritime Heritage from the Air

Download or read book England s Maritime Heritage from the Air written by Peter Waller and published by Historic England Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: England has a long and involved relationship with the sea. It has provided a final line of defence against invasion, the route over which the country's global trade has travelled, the source of a bountiful harvest of fish and seafood that has sustained the population, the essential links in the empire that saw Britain emerge as the world's first 'Great Power', and, more recently, it has fostered the leisure industry. For many, the sea was to provide their final view of their homeland as emigration took them to far-flung corners of the world, while for others, perhaps fleeing religious or political persecution, the sea offered them a route to safety. 0For almost a century the photographers from the Aerofilms company recorded Britain from the air. Alongside the photographs taken of the great castles and abbeys of the country, the views als recorded industrial and commercial activity - including the docks and ports that were an essential part in maintaining Britain's place in the world. 0In this book, Peter Waller has delved through the collection of Aerofilms photographs held by Historic England to explore the country's maritime heritage. Selecting 150 images, the author looks at how the docks and ports have evolved since the years immediately after World War I, how traditional patterns of trade have changed, how the Royal Navy has shrunk and how the leisure industry has come to dominate --