Anthropologist and folklorist Melville Jacobs worked to preserve the fast-disappearing languages and traditions of the Indian peoples of Oregon and Washington. This book presents an introduction to Jacobs's seminal research and gathers twenty stories that he collected and translated.
#796782 in Books Naval Institute Press 1989-03Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 .78 x 9.94 x 11.88l; #File Name: 0870212982192 pages
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Best reference on this class of shipsBy cat5fredAll the points previously made do hold; not sure I share the reservation on the book not having the 80's re-activation of the class; there is plenty of info online on that matter; we need more of the WWII period; which this book provides in plenty of detail.Graphically; this is the best reference modelers can find on Big Mo and her sisters. The plan profiles given are useful; although perhaps they could have been printed on fold-outs using a bigger scale; but hey; that's a minor nit-pick. Other than that perhaps more color profiles from Walkowiak such as the one on the cover and it would been THE reference on the Iowa class.The photograph selection is second to none; do wish some of them had been made larger; but the number given plus the depth of detail shown more than make up for it. Historical facts; service record; is only superficially covered; but based on the title of the book this wasn't the place for that. May I suggest the Paul Stillwell book; Battleship Missouri: An Illustrated History as the perfect companion to this book. Once in possession of both books and you will be set.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good overviewBy BillGood overview of the design operation of these amazing machines. Lots of pictures you won't find anywhere else.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Nothing better on this class of shipBy iaminthevineyardDo yourself a favor: if you really want to see what craftsmanship; precision; and quality can produce; read this book. Required reading for anyone who has ever put to sea; or has dreamed of the passion for distant horizons.
