Alan McGowan Books

The Century Before Steam: The Development Of The Sailing Ship 1700-1820
The Century Before Steam: The Development Of The Sailing Ship 1700-1820

By Alan McGowan, A. P. McGowan, McGowan, A. P

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The Ship is a unique series of ten books about the development of merchant vessels and specialized vessels of war, from the earliest times to the present day. Each book is a self-contained study by...

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Sailing Ships: A Three-Dimensional Book
Sailing Ships: A Three-Dimensional Book

By Alan McGowan, Ron Van Der Meer

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Text Explains The Development Of Various Kinds Of Sailing Ships Over The Centuries And Pop-up Pictures Depict Some Specific Ones.

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Quest For A Maid.
Quest For A Maid.

By Frances Mary Hendry, Alan McGowan, Frances Hendry

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[210] pages Aware of her older sister's powers of sorcery, which have been used to help secure the Scottish throne for Robert de Brus, Meg realizes she must try to protect the young Norwegian princ...

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Kurt Richter
Kurt Richter

By Alan McGowan, Alan McGowan

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German master Kurt Richter (1900-1969) made significant contributions to the chess world as a player, and as an editor and author. Unassuming in real life, Richter was a fearsome opponent who ex...

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