A comprehensive study of the diverse watercraft navigating China's Yangtze River, this work meticulously documents over 240 types of junks and sampans. Drawing from extensive field research during the early 20th century, it delves into vessel designs, propulsion methods, cargo, and the lives of their crews. The author, a former River Inspector, offers detailed technical illustrations and photographs, preserving a maritime culture that was rapidly disappearing due to modernization and political upheaval.
Dimensions:
31.5 x 23.5 x 5.5 cm
Format:
Hardcover, cloth bound, with dust jacket
Publisher:
United States Naval Institute, Anapolis, Maryland