Time Life Books: the Seafarers (22 Volume Set)

A great product at a great price and the delivery was right within the stated time frame and even on the early part of the time frame. Listed as "like new" but was closer to brand new. Love them. A great addition to my collections. I highly recommend this seller.

I bought 7 of the volumes years ago in a used bookstore in Portland, Oregon. I've read those 7 several times, even lending them out to friends that were curious how I knew so much about pirates and early explorers. They are very well written and beautifully illustrated and are hard to put down. Now that the economy is coming back I was curious if I could find more of the volumes. I was thrilled to find the entire 22 volume set for a reasonable $89. They arrived well packaged, double boxed with a cushion of crumpled newsprint as a cushion. They are used, but in good condition. No complaints.My only thought is that the history covered by the volumes end around 1960. Perhaps someday Time Life will add to this set with volumes about the rise of post-war recreational boating, the modern naval vessels (such as the nuclear carriers, hydrofoils, hovercraft, amphibious assault ships, etc), the cargo container ship (world trade) revolution, and the exploration of the sea (oceanography, fishing, and oil), and a volume of the future of the sea.

good service, good product all around a nice experience.

I gave as gift. Some recommendations are dated such as wintercreeper as groundcover because it’s invasive.

I am a fan of pirates, nautical, and maritime history so this set was the perfect choice for me. I saw that the seller only had 20 of the 22 books, but I was fortunate enough to get the last 2 elsewhere. The books have great illustrations and go into great detail on each subject. They came used so I had to deal with peeling off a sticker or two, but I didn't mind. These books are printed in the 90's, but they still offer a great level of accuracy and detail into ships, subs, and oceanic travel. If you know someone who loves the sea and wants to learn more about the vessels of old, find them this collection.

Superb collection with general introductions, good color illustrations and well selected themes up to the 1930s. Does not include Indian Ocean or China Sea history, nor the Atlantic and Pacific in World War II, but efinitely worth having in a nautical history library.

A great series at a great price--and wonderfully prompt service from the seller.

Great books, but several were water damaged, which was not disclosed beforehand.