This treatise on mast-making was originally published in 1840. It presents an informative guide to the making of masts for every class or description of merchant ships or vessels that will still be of use today. The book was written for the use of ship-builders, ship-masters and ship-carpenters and will be a fascinating read for any enthusiast or historian of the subject. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original artwork and text.