This 1927 edition of "The Last of the Windjammers" by the renowned maritime historian Basil Lubbock is considered a classic and is much sought after by collectors. Published by Charles E. Lauriat Company, 1927-1929. First American edition. First impression. Two large octavo volumes in four books divided into sections that cover various aspects of these majestic ships, including the lives of the sailors, the trades they were involved in (like jute and grain), and the decline of windjammers with the advent of steamships. It also includes numerous illustrations, plans, and detailed narratives about specific voyages and ships. Condition: 8vo. Bound in publisher's royal blue cloth with gilt spine lettering, top edge gilt, map endpapers. With 126 illustrations and 17-fold-out plans. Vol. I: Part I - 266 pages; Part 2 - 252 pages; Volume II: 213 pages; Part 2 - 230 pages. Each book in very good condition with just light wear to corners and spine tips, with a bit of sunning and soiling to the cloth boards. Interiors are clean and unmarked. The books are complete and includes Lubbock's original prospectus for his Five-Volume edition of "The Clipper Ship Series, which is laid into the front of volume I, Part I. Basil Lubbock's contributions to maritime history are invaluable. He was a prolific writer, and his works continue to be referenced by historians and enthusiasts. "The Last of the Windjammers" provides a vivid portrayal of the era when windjammers ruled the seas.