Sail and Steam: A Century of Seafaring Enterprise, 1840-1935

Falconer, John

Literature & Fiction

VIKING

After the public announcement of the invention of the camera in 1839, photography spread swiftly round the world, and by the early 1850s the medium had become well-established in the Indian subcontinent. In a land characterised by the variety and splendour of its architecture and landscapes, and the diversity of its peoples and customs, India offered the photographic artist an unsurpassed range of subject matter.
In addition to the artistic achievements of international masters of photography like Dr John Murray and Samuel Bourne, official encouragement of the medium as a documentary tool came from the East India Company. By the mid-1850s a remarkable visual 'archive' had been created, which charted the architectural heritage and ethnic composition of the subcontinent. This book, which accompanied a major exhibition of 19th century images from India, traces the development of photography from 1850 to 1900, when the ascendency of the large format camera and print began to crumble in the face of the simplified amateur camera. Drawn from the collections of the British Library, and Howard and Jane Ricketts, the book is illustrated with some of the finest photographs produced in India during the latter half of the nineteenth century, many never previously reproduced.

India: Pioneering Photographers 1850-1900

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

The British Library

With over 500 full-color photographs and expert insights provided by leading archaeological authorities, Burmese Design &amp; Architecture is a must-have for serious connoisseurs of architecture, design or Burma itself. It is the first book to showcase the amazing diversity of architecture, design and art found in Burma (Myanmar). Ranging from the monumental pagodas of Pagan (Bagan) to the architectural heritage of Rangoon (Yangon), religious as well as contemporary secular buildings are presented in rich detail. A series of authoritative essays by archaeological experts highlight the major influences and styles found throughout the country, while chapters on Myanmar's rich art and craft traditions provide a wealth of information on Buddha images, lacquerware, painting, ceramics, woodcarving, bronzes, textiles, costumes and much more. Burmese design, heavily influenced by its proximity to China and India, is a many-layered thing, interwoven with spiritual, religious and political messages. Burmese Design &amp; Architecture takes an in-depth look at the entire span of Burmese design, from arts and crafts to both religious and secular architecture.

Burmese Design & Architecture

History

Moore, Elizabeth

Birnbaum, Alfred

Asia

Periplus Editions

Provides a textual and illustrated history of the British maritime industry from the Victorian era to 1935

Sail & Steam: A Century of Maritime Enterprise: 1840-1935 : Photographs from the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions

David R. Godine, Publisher

A history of pirates traces piracy from the Elizabethan era to the nineteenth century and examines the harsh realities of everyday life, the truth about famous real-life pirates, walking the plank, and buried treasure.

Pirates: Fact & Fiction

CORDINGLY, David

Biographies & Memoirs

Artabras

The Nicholas Brothers & A. T. W. Penn: Photographers of South India 1855 - 1885

London: Bernard Quaritch

Terrorism, Instability, and Democracy in Asia and Africa

Politics & Social Sciences

Cox, Dan G.

Stackhouse, Brian

Politics & Government

Northeastern Univ Pr

Pirates

Chrysalis Books

The image of the pirate is one that has never failed to capture the imagination, but behind the melodramatic portrayals of such villains as Long John Silver, with wooden leg and eye-patch, lies a much harsher reality. Published to accompany an exhibition at the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich, this book charts the history of piracy, from the Elizabethan buccaneers such as Sir Francis Drake to the privateers of the Caribbean and pirates of the China Sea. It looks at individuals like Blackbeard, Sir Henry Morgan, Anne Bonny and Mary Read, and at how the popular portrayal of these characters has spawned a whole literary and cinematic genre, from "Robinson Crusoe" to "Peter Pan". Also examined are the tools of the pirate trade - maps and charts, flags, weapons and, not least, ships - and the rich pickings that drove these men and women to such reckless exploits on the high seas.

A fascinating study of pirates throughout history, packed with pirate-related artworks and objects from the National Maritime Museum collection. The image of the pirate is one that has never failed to capture the imagination, but behind the melodramatic portrayals of villains like Long John Silver, complete with wooden leg and eye-patch, lies a much harsher reality. David Cordingly and John Falconer chart the history of piracy; explore the portrayal of pirates in popular literature, film, and TV; and examine the tools of the pirate trade, including maps, charts, flags, weapons, and ships. Alongside this telling history, the one hundred color illustrations in&nbsp;Pirates: Fact and Fiction showcase the stunning artworks and artifacts within the National Maritime Museum's vast collection to shine new light on a subject of perennial interest.&nbsp;

Pirates: Fact and Fiction

Literary

Royal Museums Greenwich

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